Program Manager (m/w/d) - Product Director Office Europe

As Program Manager (m/w/d) – Product Director Office Europe, you will help align product and sales strategies with the company’s mid-term profitability and business objectives. You will work across Product Planning, Pricing, R&D, Design, Procurement, Sales, Finance and regional manufacturing to strengthen product competitiveness and maximize vehicle Consolidated Operating Profit (COP). Through rigorous business analysis, cross-functional governance and strategic recommendations, you will support decision‑making for current and future vehicle programs across Europe.

We want you to:

• Align product strategy with mid-term profitability commitments, business objectives and vehicle COP targets.
• Drive cross-functional recommendations for future vehicle programs, working with Product Planning, Pricing, R&D, Design, Procurement, Sales and Finance to improve profitability and product competitiveness.
• Review and challenge business cases for new vehicle programs, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Evaluate monthly business performance by model and market, identifying revenue and profit improvement opportunities in collaboration with Product Line Management (PLM).
• Lead regional cost competitiveness initiatives with European manufacturing plants, R&D and Design to support achievement of Total Delivered Cost (TdC) targets.
• Support short- and long-term product strategy development, including the Mid-Term Plan (MTP) and Business Plan (BP), ensuring alignment between profitability targets, COP commitments and product milestones.
• Drive product milestones and governance processes, securing timely cross‑functional engagement, accountability and escalation of key issues and decisions.
• Support the preparation and execution of monthly Product Committee Meetings and effective governance of product‑related topics.
• Provide analytical support and strategic recommendations to HME and GME leadership on product performance, profitability, risk management, TdC targets and profit improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory changes, government policies, market dynamics and automotive industry trends, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation actions.

About you:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in a related role.Strong understanding of the European automotive market and the interaction between different business areas.Experience in Procurement/Purchasing or Finance, ideally within the automotive sector.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret business, market and profitability information and translate insights into recommendations.
• Proven project and program management capabilities, including planning priorities, managing milestones and identifying potential bottlenecks.
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and lead without formal authority, engaging stakeholders proactively across functions.Strong cross‑cultural communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across Europe.
• An open‑minded and challenger mindset, with a proactive, solution‑focused approach to identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
• Experience in Product Planning and Program Management is a plus.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible working time: Position is open to both full‑time (100%) or part‑time (80%). We welcome applications for both.
• A collaborative team with flat hierarchies
• A highly international working environment.
• Continued learning and professional development.
• Car sharing and car lease mobility programme.
• Complimentary daily lunch at the office canteen and subsidised breakfast options.
• Free access to the company gym.
• Opportunities to join company sporting clubs, including tennis, football, yoga and golf.