Senior Group Manager, Product Planning (Bof & LCV)

Product Planning Leadership & Coordination

• Manage the Product Planning master schedule to monitor progress and ensure timely completion of all milestones.
• Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned models, including market positioning, target buyer, model packaging, and sales volume based on extensive market research and customer insights.
• Oversee development of specifications for full-model changes and mid-lifecycle refreshes driven by key market factors.
• Supervise creation of comprehensive product planning proposals using in-depth market and competitive analysis for executive management presentations.
• Lead future and long-range product, powertrain, and technology planning, aligning local and global strategies through lineup planning, design concepts, brand positioning, competitiveness, compliance, and profitable growth.
• Initiate vehicle packaging and feature strategies for current model year changes and future products.
• Collaborate with regional counterparts to incorporate Canada’s market voice and ensure North American alignment.
• Lead preparation and executive support for monthly Product Committee governance meetings, including agenda and presentation development.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize trim strategies, pricing, cost reduction opportunities, margins, and profitability targets for direct consumer and fleet markets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Hyundai Motor Company Global Headquarters and HMA/HMNA, representing U.S. market requirements in global forums.
• Lead development of future and long-term Hyundai product plans, including lineup strategy, electrification direction, target buyer definition, and competitive positioning.

General Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop planning staff; drive continuous process improvement; oversee OCN/Monroney/spec validation; monitor market acceptance; manage product planning budget; guide North American product direction; support executive initiatives; and manage one or more functional areas.