Connected Cross-Business Product Manager

Summary:

Serves as the Connected Vehicle subject matter expert for business-related departments such as Service, Fixed Operations, Accessories, Product Management, Fleet, and Marketing.

Works alongside Connected Vehicle teams and associated departments to aid in communication and operational efficiency.

Facilitates the proposing and planning of Subaru's future connected vehicle technology across the Subaru product portfolio.

Leads the collaboration with Subaru business units to ensure that Connected Vehicle product requests are aligned and supported for all Subaru of America (SOA) initiatives and business priorities.

Major Responsibilities


* Enables Subaru of America (SOA) departments (including Service, Fixed Operations, Accessories, Product Management, etc.) to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate connected vehicle initiatives by functioning as the official point of contact for all departments.

Serves as project manager to incorporate departments' projects and products with connected vehicle initiatives to ensure synergy and efficiency.


* Acts as the connected vehicle subject matter expert and advisor for business units and global markets.

Demonstrates understanding of all connected vehicle programs end-to-end.

Creates credible recommendations to departments' leadership and Subaru Corporation (SBR).


* Leads research initiatives to determine the value of products in terms of market needs, benefits, and profit.

Consolidates research from multiple sources within Connected Vehicle department to communicate comprehensive information regarding industry and market trends.

Proactively identifies opportunities for Subaru product improvement and innovation.

Develops pricing models and business cases for connected vehicle services for a wide range of products in various business areas.

Influences senior leadership and negotiates in setting future product priorities and roadmap.


* Demonstrates understanding of the connected vehicle space and how it impacts the stakeholders.

Manages the flow of information between different parties.

Keeps all stakeholders informed about relevant updates, changes, or decisions and shares relevant knowledge and insights to enhance their understanding and the decision-making processes.


* In conjunction with Subaru Corporation (SBR), manages and moves forward the next generation of connected vehicle business planning projects.

Identifies gaps and opportunities in the Subaru technology roadmap and proposes viable solutions.

Tracks project performance and adjusts timelines and actions based on variances to plan.


* Across Subaru of America (SOA), communicates information, promotes connected vehicle opportunities, and drives overall awareness to the connected vehicle space.

Introduces connected vehicle opportunities based on understanding of other departments' products and goals as well as Connected Vehicle department future planning and current development and operations.

Recognizes risks and...