PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The role of the Power Generation Portfolio & Product Management Specialist inside FPT organization is to support at 360° the Head of Off Road Portfolio & Product Management (P&PM), where the main goal of the P&PM is to be the 'Voice of the Customer' throughout the organization with the objective of optimizing the company's development capabilities of Powertrain solutions and new businesses.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY
* Work in coordination with P&PM Manager to develop the specific segment market know-how to define product go-to-market strategy:
* Continuously monitor market needs and requirements (e.G organizing specific customer workshops with OEM and final customers), taking into account future technology / developments, competitor products/services and the changing requirements of regulatory norms.
* Defining product drivers for Powertrain applications on a world-wide basis
* Analyzing market trends in your business segment and competitors' moves in terms of new product launches and technical roadmaps
* Assess FPT Powertrain product competitiveness and perform gap analysis
* Scout for new market/business/customer opportunities
* Ensure adequate Price positioning through value analysis
* Support the preparation of company's program approvals through competitive assessment analysis
* Collaborate to produce Product roadmaps and target settings for mid-long term development.
* Collaborate to define Product Communication guidelines and support brand and training activities
* Collaborating to FPT's exhibitions preparation and attendance
* Supporting FPT's and Customers product launches, press-events and communication strategies
* Organizing training sessions for FPT's Sales teams customers/dealers
* Support the development of marketing and sales tools and the release of commercial documentation
* Support Regions for local activities and acquire a world-wide knowledge of Powertrain market
REQUIRED SKILLS & BACKGROUND
* Master degree (Management/Mechanical/Electronic engineering is preferable)
* 4-5 years of working experience, Minimum 1-2 years of experience in similar roles, in automotive/capital goods industry (experience in Powertrain / driveline is preferable)
* Market-oriented approach with good problem solving skills
* Ability to create product marketing plans
* Ability to think >
5 years ahead, but with foot on the ground and with a pragmatic and customer driven approach
* Ability to explain specifically how changes in competitors, clients, regulations and market segments affect own business
* Ability to scout new business opportunities that enable business development targets to be achieved/exceeded
* Analytical approach and capability to translate market data and deviations into future trends and segmentations
* Ability to form clear and independent idea of customer needs and requirements through studying data and discussions with customers;
ability to know the customer's business from own perspective.
* Ability to work and to collaborate by objectives in a cross-functional teams, with strong communication attitudes and relationship skills
* Excellent knowledge of English in speaking and writing
* MS Office and common ICT tools