Deputy Manager - Advanced Product Planning

Mission & Main Objectives: An opportunity to work at the heart of Product Strategy team in Nissan’s Advance Product Planning team. Help to bring Nissan’s cars of the future and create competitive and innovative vehicle concepts. Understand customers and the emerging trends to satisfy their current and future unmet needs, d rive the analysis and forecasting of future markets and competitors. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a diverse team, with global and regional functions and provides direct visibility to the top management. Main tasks and responsibilities: Understand the future voice of the customer and collaborate with Advanced Product Planning counterparts in Japan. Understand the future customer needs & expectations, future market trends and future competitive landscape Work collaboratively with Global Product Planning teams to influence proposals Define exciting and innovative vehicles and powertrain, based on study of the future customer and emerging trends. Create and present new model concepts up to Regional and Global Executives Gather and analyze data from various automotive sources to support product & strategy recommendations Manage the Product Portfolio and Source of Sales Manage the competitiveness of product and powertrain in the upstream development phases Work with cross functional departments (Regional Product Manager, Cross Car Line, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Design and Program Directors etc.)       BACKGROUND & SKILLS REQUIRED Background & Experience (years) Specific technical skills Bachelors degree in one of the following fields or related areas: Automotive Engineering / Product Design / Market Research & Customer Trends At least 8 years of working experience, automotive experience is a plus. Have an active interest in cars and the automotive industry Proactive, autonomous and achieve  deadlines Professional experience in positions linked to Product Planning / Product Marketing / Customer Journey & Experience / Customer-Oriented Engineering is an advantage Professional experience in conducting market research and/or data analysis Experience working in project management and cross function teams Analytical skills to collect, consolidate and evaluate consumer and market data (JATO/NCBS/HIS…) Microsoft Office skills (EXCEL, PPT) Communication skills to convey ideas clearly, especially through powerpoint, and partner with diverse stakeholders and with executives Overall knowledge and understanding of automotive industry, trends and technologies Technical understanding of vehicle life-cycles Time management and organization to prioritize tasks for timely delivery Flexibility and adaptability in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment Creative Problem Solving; innovative thinking to tackle challenges Full and Valid driving license

Behavioural Competencies Required Communication skills both written and verbal Negotiation skills, storytelling for Proposals. Team management skills and team player. Excellent understanding of Microsoft office tools, advanced MS Excel capability is a strong advantage Evidence of positive contribution in a team environment Fluent in English – others languages an advantage Written and verbal fluency in English is a must, other language(s) are an advantage Interest and knowledge in automotive industry, mobility solutions and innovation in general with customer-centric mindset Integrity and ethical values Chennai India