Director - Product Management
- Ford
- 15 - 20 years
- Chennai
- 27 days ago
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Job Description
Leadership Team Building
- Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of Product Managers and Product Analysts across different experience levels
- Establish clear career paths, growth frameworks, and performance standards for the product organization
- Create a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and data-driven decision making
- Develop hiring strategies specifically tailored to attract top product talent in the competitive Indian job market
- Build strong relationships with Design, Engineering and Operations teams while fostering a collaborative culture across the Product team in the country
Culture Organizational Development
- Define and nurture a unique organizational culture that reflects both our global values and Indian workplace dynamics
- Create frameworks for collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge sharing
- Establish rituals and practices that build team cohesion and celebrate successes
- Build relationships with the local tech and product community to position our company as an employer of choice
Business Product Impact
- Evangelize the concept of business value and into tangible business outcomes
- Work closely with finance to develop and manage budgets
- Present product performance and strategy to executive leadership
Internal Product Education
- Develop a comprehensive Product Management (PM) curriculum tailored to the Indian context, covering fundamentals through advanced topics
- Establish a Product Academy with structured learning paths for PMs, aspiring PMs, and cross-functional partners
Create a product mentorship program pairing experienced PMs with junior team members and interested employees from other departments
Experience Skills
- 15+ years of product management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
- Proven track record of building and scaling product teams, preferably in the Indian market
- Strong understanding of product development methodologies and best practices
- Experience working with global teams and adapting strategies for local markets
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders
- Data-driven approach to decision making with strong analytical capabilities
- Experience establishing organizational processes and operational frameworks
- Experience working in the automotive industry for a US based company
Personal Attributes
- Natural leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Empathetic and people-focused, with a genuine passion for developing talent
- Strategic thinker who can also roll up sleeves and get into the details when needed
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the nuances of building organizations in India
- Resilience and adaptability to navigate the challenges of a growing operation
- Curious mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement
Leadership Team Building
- Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of Product Managers and Product Analysts across different experience levels
- Establish clear career paths, growth frameworks, and performance standards for the product organization
- Create a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and data-driven decision making
- Develop hiring strategies specifically tailored to attract top product talent in the competitive Indian job market
- Build strong relationships with Design, Engineering and Operations teams while fostering a collaborative culture across the Product team in the country
Culture Organizational Development
- Define and nurture a unique organizational culture that reflects both our global values and Indian workplace dynamics
- Create frameworks for collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge sharing
- Establish rituals and practices that build team cohesion and celebrate successes
- Build relationships with the local tech and product community to position our company as an employer of choice
Business Product Impact
- Evangelize the concept of business value and into tangible business outcomes
- Work closely with finance to develop and manage budgets
- Present product performance and strategy to executive leadership
Internal Product Education
- Develop a comprehensive Product Management (PM) curriculum tailored to the Indian context, covering fundamentals through advanced topics
- Establish a Product Academy with structured learning paths for PMs, aspiring PMs, and cross-functional partners
Create a product mentorship program pairing experienced PMs with junior team members and interested employees from other departments
Job Classification
Industry: Auto ComponentsFunctional Area / Department: Product ManagementRole Category: Product Management - OtherRole: Product Manager - PharmaEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: FordLocation(s): Chennai+ View Contact
Keyskills: Product management Executive leadership Design engineering Organizational development Analytical Mentor Management Operations Automotive Team building
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