Mission/Purpose of the Job:
To develop, secure and maintain a profitable drivetrain product portfolio (i.e. Engines, Transmission, Rear Axles) for Mack and VTNA by:
Assuring focus on extended profitability per product line
Strengthening a holistic perspective and driving cross-functional collaboration
Understanding trends and creating market assessment
Leading alignment with regions/ markets and regulations
Lead complete drivetrain product strategy (Diesel, Gas, Hybrid etc…) discussions to define wanted feature position and wanted product/services plan with support from GTT,GTP and GTO.
Develop roadmap of needed activities to secure implementation of sustainable and profitable product line improvements.
Represent Mack and Volvo NA drivetrain interests in various industry and regulatory forums.
By collaborating with other brands & GTT, establish affordable levels of R&D spending (expenses, investments and associated costs) for drivetrain offer and recommend prioritization of R&D spending on product initiatives, projects and product maintenance activities.
Lead and anchor pricing, volume, product offering etc…discussions with Mack and Volvo Trucks NA commercial organizations and author related commercial input to the Project Prerequisites.
Support Regions, Vehicle Sales and Aftermarket functions with drivetrain related product information as required.
Secure that the annual Long Term Volume Forecast (drivetrain specific) remains in line with agreed vehicle product strategies, commercial priorities and project business cases.
Scan the market for technology/ transport trends, competitive moves and legislative requirements and develop critical assessments, which lead to initiation of product initiatives for a sustainable and profitable product offer.
Translate Brand attributes into drivetrain requirements and update as required.
Develop internal and external networks within the area of responsibility.
Critical Competencies:
Strong analytical and leadership skills
Relationship & collaboration skills
Senior presence and ability to influence final decision makers
Ability to create assessment from market data and translate them into strategic initiatives
Ability to work in a multi-cultural, global environment
Excellent drivetrain product knowledge
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong personal credibility, integrity, and creativity
Good understanding of customer touch points and regulatory environment
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