Head of Product Innovation Portfolio Strategy & Development (m/f/d)

About the Team:

Key purpose of the role is 1). Drive growth in non ZF OE areas in line with ZF portfolio and market needs 2). Identify opportunities from non ZF OE areas and translate them into future AM product roadmap 3). Size, prioritize opportunities and develop related business models

What you can look forward to as Head of Product Innovation Portfolio Strategy & Development

• Translate market trend & customer needs into Non-ZF OE product/business strategy and product portfolio roadmap,
• Accountable for defining and deploying overall strategy related to expanding portfolio in Non-ZF OE products in alignment with regions and Business Lines,
• Accountable for sizing and prioritizing business opportunities to create high level business cases for internal alignment and approval based on governance process,
• Ensure flawless hand-over of the solid business cases to category for execution,
• Conceptualize profitable business models and sellable products & services by considering M&A, strategic partnership to drive sustainable growth in selected areas,
• Connect with industry partners, representing ZF aftermarket in the industry community to generate common ideas and platforms,
• Present selected ideas to the governance platform,
• Accountable for non ZF OE new product portfolio sales contribution to the overall Aftermarket targets (OP),
• Accountable for strategic planning SP/IP contribution of new products with target to achieve 15% new business share captured in divisional strategy house.

Your Profile as Head of Product Innovation Portfolio Strategy & Development:

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field. International portfolio management or business development background,
• 12-15+ years’ experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Innovation, Strategy, Business Development or Aftermarket business,
• Strong exposure to automotive aftermarket, mobility, industrial, or technology – driven business,
• Proven track record in identifying growth opportunities and launching new products, solutions, or business models,
• Very high level of business acumen,
• Good knowledge of ZF products, internal structures and processes is a big plus,
• Strong interest in new technology and business models,
• Strong leadership incl. negotiation, communication and relationship management skills,
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Why you should choose ZF in Warsaw:

• An employment contract in a stable, global company
• Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks,
• Hybrid or remote system work and flexible working hours,
• Possibility of participation in private medical care and life insurance,
• Annual bonus, cafeteria system, company car,
• Very good working atmosphere - working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks.

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