Product Director
Today• Kawasaki, Japan
Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Japan Headquarter office in Tokyo, Japan full time.
The Role -
The critical role should manage the following but not limited to Long-Term and Short-Term Forecasting, Business Planning, etc.
What You'll Do -
- Lead and manage overall Product planning activities to support achieving short and longer-term business goals.
- Industry and Competitive Analysis
- Portfolio and Volume Plan development
- Product and Technology Roll-out Plan
- Product Positioning Plan
- Engage with Global/Regional Planning and Program management stakeholders
- Support Business and Strategic Planning
- Support Japan leadership for strategy development
- Facilitate GM leadership reviews and Japan visits
- Engage with Global/Regional Business Planning
- Lead and Manage overall Product Launch and Marketing activities
- Product launch strategies and execution plan
- Product quality assurance plan and execution
- Product marketing - product contents and pricing
- Product accessory plan and execution
- Product training plan and execution
- Engage with Global/Regional functions and 3rd party vendors
- Manage Type Approval, End-of-Life activities
- Ensure regulatory compliance plan to support portfolio plan
- Ensure type approval plan and execution to support product launches
- Ensure End-of-life activities in place
- Develop Product Organization and People
- Ensure Safety for all people with no compromise
- Design organization enhancement and optimization plan
- Coach and develop people through candid and constructive feedback
- Develop succession and progression plan
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Japanese/English business level required (Speaking & Writing)
- Splendid experience and background in mainstream automotive OEMs required
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Strong Leadership
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Client-provided location(s): Kawasaki, Japan
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202515309
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-22T00:15:19
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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