Business Product Manager

Date Posted: 11/22/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International/Honda:DirHire

Position Number: 474801

Job Title: Business Product Manager - Digital Platform

Job Location: Torrance, CA, USA, 90501

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Min Hourly Rate($): 60.50

Max Hourly Rate($): 75.60

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Budgeting, Business Analysis, Digital Products, Engineering, Forecasting, Product Management

Job Description

We are on a quest to find an innovative Go-To-Market Business Product Manager - Digital Platform Solutions who will be instrumental in conceptualizing, creating and testing new digital solutions for various automotive business areas. This strategic role involves not only understanding the intricacies of the automotive product life cycle but also the creativity to develop new digital products that cater to the unique needs of different automotive segments.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education:

• Master's Business Administration

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a business analyst or product owner. Software development experience, ideally in program or project management, product development, telematics, or engineering role

• Experience with energy management policies related to v2x, v1g or related regulatory agencies in policy and/or technical regulation areas is preferred

• 3 years of experience leading a project team

• Experience building complex IT projects (app, server, partner) development

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Excellent planning, negotiating, analytical, and presentation skills

• Basic understanding of business model development required (including basic revenue models)

• Technical orientation and understanding is preferred

• Knowledge of Honda or automotive operations – planning, R&D, manufacturing, sales, quality, service, and customer support is preferred

• PC proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Function in an agile project team as a product owner / LPL, Scrum Master / ALPL, or person-in-charge of a functional area for a project

• Prefer strong experience with POC development and use cases

Go-To-Market Business Product Manager - Digital Platform Solutions Job Duties:

35% of Role: Execute on development of digital solutions supporting Lifecycle Business including but not limited to following activities:

• Spearhead the launch of our cutting-edge digital platform solutions in the automotive sector.

• Orchestrate the development and deployment of cutting-edge digital proof of concepts (PoCs) that address customer needs and clearly illustrate the potential for revenue generation.

• Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies that ensure product adoption and growth.

• Partner with business units and work globally and cross-functionally to create a cohesive vision and strategy for product development.

• Evangelize product and act as advocate to demo in front of customers and partners.

• Adapt product strategies in response to changing market dynamics and feedback.

• Oversee the product lifecycle from conception to launch, including managing timelines and deliverables.

30% of Role:

• Plan and research digital solutions supporting Lifecycle business including but not limited to following activities:

• Identify opportunities and competitive advantages, develop business use cases, and ensure that product goals are aligned with the business.

• Assess competitor strategies and positioning to maintain new product competitive edge.

• Gather and utilize customer feedback to refine product offerings and market approach

• Leverage financial acumen to develop pricing strategies, budget management, and revenue forecasting to drive profitability.

• Conduct market research to validate ideas and ensure alignment with customer needs and market trends.

• Articulate value propositions and engage with stakeholders at all levels

• Define product requirements and specifications to guide teams in product development.

• Analyze product performance post-launch and iterate to enhance user experience and satisfaction.

35% of Role:

• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement directly within the business development team and indirectly within the product development team.

10-20% of Role

• Manage budget planning and spending of all IT projects for the Unit. Coordinate with management to understand the annual, mid-term plans to accurately forecast and plan budget requirements. Continue to track and maintain budget spending and forecast on a quarterly basis for accurate reporting

• Manage assigned staff - long term growth and development, including promotions, short term daily work schedule and work life balance, occasional accommodation of staff member's personal life management

• issues, vacations, time off, assigning job tasks and schedules to appropriate staff, performance appraisals, relaying HR policy, management policy, etc.

Working Conditions:

• 30% desk work using laptop and phone, including conference calls, communicating, reading and responding to emails, reading contracts, etc.

• 35% meetings

• 20% preparing for and reporting to management

• 10% Business travel

• 3-4 days on-site

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual Bonus

• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days

• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

• Relocation assistance

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities

• Career mobility

• Education reimbursement for continued learning

• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program

• Community service and engagement programs

• Product programs

• Free drinks onsite

Industry: Automotive

Estimated Start Date: TBD

Location: Torrance, CA

Travel: 10%

Parking: TBD

Dress Code: Business Casual

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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