As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
The Innovations Senior Specialist will work in BMW Product Management Americas (C4-P) and is responsible for shaping innovation, equipment and component ("Baukasten") strategy for the Americas in cooperation with BMW headquarters in Germany (product strategy, innovation & equipment management, strategic product management).
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze competitive situation and future trends for vehicle innovations and equipment.
- Research the as-is and forecast the future to build a consensus on the target picture for the vehicle
innovation and equipment offer. - Analyze opportunities in the product equipment offer including "whitespace" or sunsetting existing
equipment based upon market trends and competitors. - Build consensus between region Americas markets (Americas comprising US, CAN, LAT-AM) for our regional position
& defend this position on a global scale, and align with the other regions (Europa, China, rest of world) - Research and analyze market conditions with respect to product equipment and components (special
focus on innovations). - Act as expert on US market trends concerning vehicle equipment and components.
- Liaise with the non-US markets to represent their needs among the greater region (esp Canada
where the model type is US). - Act as an advocate for the product managers/specialists in the team to ensure their requirements are
met by our future concepts, and ensure a cross-vehicle consistent strategy and offer of equipment.
Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- All with options for $0 Employee contribution
- 401(k) with Company match
- Retirement Income Account (RIA)
- Employee vehicle program
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks
- Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
- Hybrid work environment
- Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs
The pay range for this role is: $105,213.00 - $123,780.00.
The selected candidate's education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, IT, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years working experience in product development, product planning, product strategy, engineering,
or comparable functions - In-depth understanding of the Automotive industry (strategy, market segments, innovation scouting, equipment offerings and trends).
- Strong communication skills (visualizing data, verbal, negotiations
Preferences:
- Experience in project management, technology scouting, or similar.