Senior Group Manager, Product Planning (Bof & LCV)
Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708
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WORK MODEL
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Senior Group Manager, Product Planning is an advanced-level strategy leader for product planning strategy and portfolio governance for the U.S. market, ensuring a competitive, market-aligned, and profitable vehicle lineup (Body-on-Frame Pickups & SUVs, Light Commercial Vehicles) across the full product lifecycle. This role translates long-term brand and business objectives into actionable product strategies through cross-functional leadership.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Product Planning Leadership & Coordination
- Manage the Product Planning master schedule to monitor progress and ensure timely completion of all milestones.
- Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned models, including market positioning, target buyer, model packaging, and sales volume based on extensive market research and customer insights.
- Oversee development of specifications for full-model changes and mid-lifecycle refreshes driven by key market factors.
- Supervise creation of comprehensive product planning proposals using in-depth market and competitive analysis for executive management presentations.
- Lead future and long-range product, powertrain, and technology planning, aligning local and global strategies through lineup planning, design concepts, brand positioning, competitiveness, compliance, and profitable growth.
- Initiate vehicle packaging and feature strategies for current model year changes and future products.
- Collaborate with regional counterparts to incorporate Canada’s market voice and ensure North American alignment.
- Lead preparation and executive support for monthly Product Committee governance meetings, including agenda and presentation development.
- Collaborate with teams to optimize trim strategies, pricing, cost reduction opportunities, margins, and profitability targets for direct consumer and fleet markets.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Hyundai Motor Company Global Headquarters and HMA/HMNA, representing U.S. market requirements in global forums.
- Lead development of future and long-term Hyundai product plans, including lineup strategy, electrification direction, target buyer definition, and competitive positioning.
General Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and develop planning staff; drive continuous process improvement; oversee OCN/Monroney/spec validation; monitor market acceptance; manage product planning budget; guide North American product direction; support executive initiatives; and manage one or more functional areas.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Ten or more years of experience of which at least five years of directly related experience with an automotive manufacturer or distributor with direct product planning experience.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience desired.
- Related experience with body-on-frame truck vehicle planning or product line management responsibility.
- Strong command of automotive technology and trends.
- Strong oral & written communications skills.
- Proficient with PC applications.
- Proficient with frequently used Automotive Planning & Analysis Tools including Polk Insight, mTab, J.D. Power PIN, JATO, AutoPlanner, Auto Knowledge, etc.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
- Compensation Range: $149,800 - $214,000 annual base salary
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) company match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page.
OTHER DETAILS
- Normal office duties.
- International travel up to 20% of the time.
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
