Product Specialist Sr

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is a career level 20P, and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Support planning of respective carlines from concept phase, launch, and throughout lifecycle
• Drive consistent communication of product values throughout Audi of America and partner agencies
• Actively participate in the development of all strategic product, pricing, and volume assumptions for the relevant models
• Maintain key information regarding market development and competitive strategies
• Serve as the "voice of the U.S. customer" for future product development activities
• Oversee the Audi exclusive program

7-10 years of automotive experience, minimum of 2 years in product management

Required

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or similar area

Desired

M.B.A. or equivalent work experience

Skills

• Detailed knowledge of Audi products & competition
• Knowledge of vehicle development process and lifecycle management & U.S. market requirements
• Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software and data intelligence
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management
• Technical knowledge and method expertise

Specialized Skills:

Required

• Experience with marketing research sources, data analysis, and publishing product information
• Detailed knowledge of Audi products & competition
• Knowledge of vehicle development process and lifecycle management & U.S. market requirements

Desired

• German language

Qualification requirements

Support model line-up for the U.S. market (50%)

• Including features, options, packages, color, trim, wheel, and technical selections
• Implement product lifecycle management from launch, through refresh, and final build-out
• Support through analysis the pricing of standard and optional features

Serve as overall vehicle subject matter expert, internal and external (30%)

• Representation at national auto shows, press events, and dealer meetings
• Point of contact for internal meetings, marketing, communications, operations, and strategy
• Develop crisp articulation of product value and benefits for use in marketing and communication materials
• Oversee and ensure product-correct communications and reviews of product

Support next-generation product lines (10%)

• Provide strategic requirements for next-generation product
• Include requested improvements based on current-generation model line
• Track equipment changes, project price, and project premise for alignment

Oversee Audi exclusive program (10%)

• Handle all incoming orders and questions from dealers and field personnel to the Audi exclusive mailbox
• Work with respective ordering specialist to place orders, ensuring accuracy, and timely production
• Create and update as needed the Audi exclusive order guide

15% travel - must be able to work flexible schedule / hours

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Product Specialist Sr

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is a career level 20P, and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Support planning of respective carlines from concept phase, launch, and throughout lifecycle
• Drive consistent communication of product values throughout Audi of America and partner agencies
• Actively participate in the development of all strategic product, pricing, and volume assumptions for the relevant models
• Maintain key information regarding market development and competitive strategies
• Serve as the "voice of the U.S. customer" for future product development activities
• Oversee the Audi exclusive program

7-10 years of automotive experience, minimum of 2 years in product management

Required

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or similar area

Desired

M.B.A. or equivalent work experience

Skills

• Detailed knowledge of Audi products & competition
• Knowledge of vehicle development process and lifecycle management & U.S. market requirements
• Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software and data intelligence
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management
• Technical knowledge and method expertise

Specialized Skills:

Required

• Experience with marketing research sources, data analysis, and publishing product information
• Detailed knowledge of Audi products & competition
• Knowledge of vehicle development process and lifecycle management & U.S. market requirements

Desired

• German language

Qualification requirements

Support model line-up for the U.S. market (50%)

• Including features, options, packages, color, trim, wheel, and technical selections
• Implement product lifecycle management from launch, through refresh, and final build-out
• Support through analysis the pricing of standard and optional features

Serve as overall vehicle subject matter expert, internal and external (30%)

• Representation at national auto shows, press events, and dealer meetings
• Point of contact for internal meetings, marketing, communications, operations, and strategy
• Develop crisp articulation of product value and benefits for use in marketing and communication materials
• Oversee and ensure product-correct communications and reviews of product

Support next-generation product lines (10%)

• Provide strategic requirements for next-generation product
• Include requested improvements based on current-generation model line
• Track equipment changes, project price, and project premise for alignment

Oversee Audi exclusive program (10%)

• Handle all incoming orders and questions from dealers and field personnel to the Audi exclusive mailbox
• Work with respective ordering specialist to place orders, ensuring accuracy, and timely production
• Create and update as needed the Audi exclusive order guide

15% travel - must be able to work flexible schedule / hours

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job ID: 19230

Company: Audi of America, LLC

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