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Hyundai Motor Company

Global automaker producing sedans, SUVs, EVs

Senior Group Manager - Product Planning, Bof & LCV

ProductUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeFountain Valley, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Ten or more years of experience, including at least five years of directly related experience with an automotive manufacturer or distributor and direct product planning experience.
  • Related experience with body-on-frame truck vehicle planning or product line management responsibility.
  • Strong command of automotive technology and trends.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with PC applications.
  • Proficiency with frequently used automotive planning and analysis tools, including Polk Insight, mTab, J.D. Power PIN, JATO, AutoPlanner, and Auto Knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of supervisory experience is desired.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • A master's degree is a plus.

About the Company

Hyundai Motor Company

Global automaker producing sedans, SUVs, EVs

Hyundai Motor Company is a global car maker that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and a growing number of electric vehicles. Its manufacturing is done in-house across a network of plants around the world, which helps manage production and the supply chain across markets such as North America, India, and Europe. The company plans to expand its EV lineup, aiming to launch 21 new electric models by 2030 to cover affordable to high-performance segments. Hyundai differentiates itself through its integrated global manufacturing approach, control over its supply chain, and a deliberate shift toward electrification under the “Hyundai Way,” backed by a strong U.S. presence since 1986. Its goal is to grow vehicle sales with a balanced mix of traditional and electric vehicles while becoming a leading supplier of EVs across multiple market segments.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
1967

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