Silverstone
Product Development Director
If you are looking for an exciting new Product Director role to allow you to develop and lead the product strategy for our electrification and vehicle programme business - apply today.
Job Description:
Delta Cosworth is looking to recruit a dynamic, hands-on and results-orientated Product Director to develop and lead the product strategy for future electrification and vehicle programmes.
The Role:
- To be a key member of the Senior Leadership team supporting the overall strategy of the business in line with the MD’s strategy and procedures, including attendance at divisional meetings.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy, aligned with the company objectives and market trends.
- Lead an end-to-end product development process starting with defining product requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop products and project management to ensure timely market introduction.
- Conduct research, gather feedback, and engage with customers to understand their needs, pain points, and preferences, and integrate these insights into product development.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs, emerging trends, and competitive landscape, and translate insights into actionable product plans.
- Write the business cases for any new products or capitalised developments including sales estimates and margin targets in collaboration with the Commercial Director.
- Monitor the competitive landscape, assess competitor products and strategies, and identify opportunities for differentiation and market advantage.
- Support the development of a robust supply chain including key electrification commodities e.g. cell and BMS suppliers / partners.
- Own and develop together with the business relevant electrification technology road maps.
- Proactively identify, prioritise and resolve issues as they arise utilising robust best practises such as 8D problem solving techniques.
- Ensure budgets and resources are planned effectively across multiple programmes including new business development.
- Attend shows and events to support the commercial activity, promotion of the business and market awareness
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
Candidate Profile:
Technical
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- A strong knowledge and passion for electrification, with a deep understanding of the market, trends, and customer preferences would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with financial and management accounting information, from both a planning and reporting perspective.
- Exceptional presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently to agreed goals.
People
- Outstanding collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams. The soft skills to shape a high performance team, create a sense of mission and maintain a culture of delivery.
- Able to communicate effectively (verbal & written) both internally and externally at all levels.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
Attitude
- Strong work ethic with proven ability to deliver results.
- Enthusiastic, politically astute and an effective networker.
- Demonstrates consistency and integrity in decision making and dealing with people.
- Open minded and able to consider new ideas while demonstrating intellectual rigor in evaluating them.
- Resilient with the ability to thrive within a fast paced and high pressure role.
- Locations
- Silverstone
- Contract type
- Full time permanent
- Remote status
- Hybrid remote
Silverstone
Our Benefits
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25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
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Workplace pension, matched up to 6%.
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Onsite occupational health.
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Digital GP service
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Private Medical Insurance.
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Employee assistance programme.
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Income protection.
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Life assurance.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Hybrid working (dependent on role).
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Discounted shopping.
Silverstone
Product Development Director
If you are looking for an exciting new Product Director role to allow you to develop and lead the product strategy for our electrification and vehicle programme business - apply today.
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