Product Portfolio Manager - Automotive Light & Heavy-Duty Parts - HEARST BUSINESS PUBLISHING, INC

Job Title: Product Portfolio Manager - Automotive Light & Heavy-Duty Parts

Location: Troy, Michigan

Job Type: Full-Time

MOTOR Information Systems, a leading provider of automotive data solutions, has been at the forefront of delivering accurate and reliable vehicle information for over a century. Dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and profitability of our clients, MOTOR offers a comprehensive suite of products and services that support automotive professionals across various sectors. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and the continued growth of the automotive industry.

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Product Portfolio Manager to lead the development and management of our automotive light and heavy-duty vehicle parts product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the automotive OEM and aftermarket parts market for both light and heavy-duty vehicles, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally to bring products to market successfully. If you have a passion for the automotive industry and a knack for driving product success, we invite you to be part of our innovative team at MOTOR Information Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute product strategy and roadmap for automotive parts products.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to develop product requirements and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept through launch and beyond.
• Analyze competitive offerings to ensure our products meet and exceed industry standards.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure product quality, timely delivery, and outstanding customer experience.
• Monitor and report on product performance and make recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in the automotive industry, specifically with light and heavy-duty vehicle parts. Knowledge of automotive systems, components, and the specific requirements for light and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Market Insight: Ability to conduct market research, understand customer needs, and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Strategic Planning: Skill in defining product strategy, setting a vision, and creating a roadmap that aligns with business goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working with agile engineering, sales, operations, and marketing teams to develop and execute product plans.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in data analysis, performance metrics, and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate product value and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage partners, and drive product success in the market.

Company Background:

A wholly owned subsidiary of HEARST, one of the world’s largest diversified media companies, and part of the HEARST Transportation Division, MOTOR Information Systems, is one of the world’s premier suppliers of automotive data, has been trusted by the industry to provide accurate, thorough, and timely information since 1903.  Though our products and services have continued evolving to best meet our customers’ needs, our mission has remained steady: to help businesses run more efficiently, effectively, and profitably.

MOTOR Information Systems provides many millions of unique data points, in virtually any formation required by a customer, completely tailored to their business’s need, covering all vehicles, class 1 through class 8. Vehicle data sourcing and integration solutions are custom-made to reduce channel partner’s costs and improve efficiencies. MOTOR assembles the data and then develops the optimum solutions for businesses. No one has MOTOR’s vast database – all of which is categorized by year, make, model, engine, VIN and Auto Care Association vehicle classification.

MOTOR is headquartered in the automotive capital of the world and employs nearly 300 talented staff members. Many are ASE, and I-CAR certified – providing customers with thousands of years of collective automotive experience. At MOTOR we are driven by diversity and creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that celebrates our differences. Being MOTOR-driven is celebrating your uniqueness.