Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.
Objective of the position
Manage and drive specific product portfolios within Stoneridge Electronics, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy, market needs, and financial objectives. Develop and execute clear product strategies, achieve targeted profitability goals, optimize products throughout their lifecycle, and build strong customer relationships that drive satisfaction and long-term value.
Characterization of activities
- Develop product and market strategy through market, industry, competitor, and TAM analysis, translating insights into product strategies, technology roadmaps, business cases, and growth opportunities.
- Drive commercial and financial performance by managing revenue, profitability, pricing, cost structures, forecasting, and product lifecycle optimization.
- Translate customer and market needs into product direction, defining product features, value propositions, customer segmentation, buyer personas, and competitive positioning.
- Lead go-to-market and customer alignment, developing pricing, sales and distribution strategies, supporting product launches, and maintaining alignment with customers on strategy and project objectives.
- Manage RFQs and support project execution in close collaboration with Project Managers, ensuring effective planning, risk management, contractual reviews, resource alignment, reporting, and achievement of financial targets.
- Optimize products throughout their lifecycle, partnering with Engineering and cross-functional teams on technology roadmaps, compliance, quality, MCIP/VAVE initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, P&L reviews, and continuous profitability improvement.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent, combined with a strong technical understanding of vehicle architecture and engineering concepts.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including Product Management and customer-facing responsibilities, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a results-driven P&L mindset and the ability to use data to support complex business decisions.
- Good knowledge of automotive EU regulations, compliance and processes; knowledge of PPAP/APQP is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and execution skills, including advanced Excel/data management capabilities and the ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a structured and holistic approach, strong customer focus, clear communication, accountability, and the ability to collaborate and lead across cross-functional teams.