Job Description

The OPD General Manager is ultimately responsible for profitability and market presence within their entity / scope whilst achieving on time product introduction following master schedule & maintaining a balance between customer value and cost. This goal is achieved by cross functional engagement with due consideration of market needs & investments realities.



JOB SCOPE: AMIEO Region



PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES



Principal Responsibilities

Leads OPD for the entity scope, representing the OPD function at relevant forums and effectively leading the entity OPD team Strategy development and execution for OPD function and business entity. Drive the analysis and investigation of profitability trends by the OPD team and coordinates the work of relevant Functions (M&S, Finance, VVM, Monozukuri) to propose countermeasures to PD & MC-Chairman. Challenges timely implementation of identified countermeasures. Challenge and validate M&S quarterly and ad-hoc VME proposals to ensure healthy profitability and business integrity. Lead the cross-functional work of relevant functions on Project milestones, ensure robustness of proposed business scenarios and secure its approval from Global Counterpart. Review & revise existing processes to secure competitive SOP timing of Product events based on market requirements and technical feasibility Challenge global counterparts to secure budget for product changes required to maintain competitiveness in the market. Coach, motivate and guide the team on achieving designated tasks


Functional KPIs :

Proposal / Budget request acceptance % Project management - milestone implementation Profit maximization for all main programs COP achievement % Core model performance ensuring BP achievement (VME, CMP, Seg share) Team development, management & succession planning.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

Masters' degree in Management/ Investment Banking/ Engineering / Finance Professional English skills are essential
Working knowledge (read/write/speak) of at least 1 additional region-specific or international language is advantageous





RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

15+ years Automotive experience in Planning, Marketing, Manufacturing and / or Engineering, Purchasing. Experience with senior level roles that involve managing high pressure situations with extremely short timelines, decision making under ambiguous conditions and managing multiple senior stakeholders Experience working within a multi-cultural, complex international organisation Project & team management Finance skills & knowledge (advanced level) Knowledge & experience within the automotive industry would be an added advantage


PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS:

Accomplishments and career path demonstrate an ability to lead OPD for the region. Ability to effectively partner and influence senior stakeholders Effective communication and strong negotiation skills are essential with a strong ability to work with multiple cross-functional teams Experience demonstrates an ability to work effectively and seamlessly within an international, complex team environment Proactive and self-motivated approach Ability to distinguish between the feasibility of different scenarios

Chennai India