The Aftermaket Product Innovation Manager is a leadership role focused on driving new product development and innovation strategies.
Reporting 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.
This is a key role in fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Product Vision and Strategy:
Defining and communicating the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and innovative products at global level
- Market Research and Analysis:
Conducting thorough market research, competitive analysis, and regulations in order to identify opportunities for innovation at global level.
Managing the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and concept development to prototyping, testing, and launch.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work together all different GBU’s (Moto, Discs, System and Performance) on top of R&D, 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
- Performance Monitoring and Analysis:
Tracking product performance, gathering feedback, and using data to inform future product decisions.
Fostering a culture of innovation, encouraging creativity, and promoting a growth mindset within the organization.