Product Manager - Automotive

About the role

Stoneridge Electronics, part of the Stoneridge group founded in 1965, designs and manufactures technologies such as 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 markets. The Product Manager manages and drives specific product portfolios within Stoneridge Electronics, aligning them with business strategy, market needs and financial objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop product and market strategy through market, industry, competitor and TAM analysis, turning 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, including features, value propositions, customer segmentation, buyer personas and competitive positioning.
• Lead go-to-market and customer alignment, including pricing, sales and distribution strategies, product launches and ongoing strategy alignment.
• Manage RFQs and support project execution with Project Managers, covering planning, risk management, contractual reviews, resource alignment, reporting and financial targets.
• Optimize products throughout their lifecycle with Engineering and cross-functional teams on technology roadmaps, compliance, quality, MCIP/VAVE initiatives, cost savings, P&L reviews and continuous profitability improvement.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent, with a strong technical understanding of vehicle architecture and engineering concepts.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including Product Management and customer-facing work, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a results-driven P&L mindset and data-driven decision-making.
• Good knowledge of automotive EU regulations, compliance and processes; knowledge of PPAP/APQP is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and data management capabilities.
• Analytical and execution skills, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.