POur client company is a solid multinational that holds a leadership position in the automotive industry. With more than ten thousand employees, it stands out for its constant global growth and its quick response to market demands. To strengthen its organization, we are looking for the: /ppbr/ppbAFTERMARKET PRODUCT INNOVATION MANAGER /b /ppbPlace of work: Lombardy (Italy) /b /ppbr/ppbr/ppbThe Role /b /ppThe Aftermaket Product Innovation Manager is a leadership role focused on driving new product development and innovation strategies. /ppReporting to the Aftermarket Marketing VP and functionally to the Innovation VP, the person is involved in the definition of the product vision of the future that anticipates the market needs and requests, conducting market research, understanding the regulations of today and tomorrow and developing roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market. /ppThis is a key role in fostering a culture of innovation within the organization. /ppbr/ppbr/ppbResponsibilities /b /pullibProduct Vision and Strategy: /b /li /ulpDefining and communicating the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and innovative products at global level /pullibMarket Research and Analysis: /b /li /ulpConducting thorough market research, competitive analysis, and regulations in order to identify opportunities for innovation at global level. /pullibProduct Development: /b /li /ulpManaging the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and concept development to prototyping, testing, and launch. /pullibCross-Functional Collaboration: /b /li /ulpWork together all different GBU’s (Moto, Discs, System and Performance) on top of RD, Marketing and Sales as well as the most innovative Suppliers in order to build a strong connection to share opportunities and a strong product pipeline /pullibPerformance Monitoring and Analysis: /b /li /ulpTracking product performance, gathering feedback, and using data to inform future product decisions. /pullibInnovation Culture: /b /li /ulpFostering a culture of innovation, encouraging creativity, and promoting a growth mindset within the organization. /ppbr/ppbr/ppbRequirements /b /pulliTechnical Engineering background /liliCreative mindset, in order to be able to dream what’s going to be the product /solution needs of the future /liliExtensive experience in product management and innovation (min 10 years) preferably gained into automotive industry /liliProven ability to develop and execute product strategies /liliDeep understanding of market trends, regulations and customer needs /liliProficiency in project management /liliStrong leadership in managing and driving cross-functional collaboration /liliAbility to analyze data and make data-driven decisions /liliExperience in fostering a culture of innovation /liliFluent in English /li /ul