Manager-Product Lines and Market Intelligence - SKF Automotive Business

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster. This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further Manager-Product Lines and Market Intelligence - SKF Automotive Business The Product Management and Market Intelligence function plays a pivotal role in defining and driving the company's product vision and strategy. The role is responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from conception to end-of-life, ensuring that the product portfolio aligns with market needs, technological trends, and business objectives to drive profitable growth. The role serves as a central hub, collaborating across Strategy, Sales, Engineering, Supply chain, Operations, Controlling, Sustainability & ESG, Marketing & Communications and People Experience functions to steer What to build, for Whom, Why and Where over time. By combining deep market intelligence with a strategic approach to product planning and execution, the role will ensure the company's offerings deliver superior value to customers and secure a long-term competitive advantage in the India automotive industry. Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role) Product Strategy & Road mapping (30%) Product & Portfolio Strategy: Develop and articulate a compelling product vision and long-term strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals. Define and manage the product portfolio, making data-driven decisions on product lifecycle, investment, and divestment to maximize profitability and market share.Product Planning & Road mapping: Translate the product strategy into a clear and actionable product roadmap. Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer needs, business value, and technical feasibility, ensuring alignment across all stakeholder groups.Offer & Value Proposition Management: Define and manage the value proposition for each product, ensuring it is clearly differentiated and effectively communicates the benefits to target customer segments. Develop compelling product offerings that address specific market needs and create a sustainable competitive advantage. Commercial & Financial Performance (25%) Pricing Strategy and Financial Performance: Develop and implement a pricing strategy that optimizes profitability, market share, and customer value. Monitor and analyse the financial performance of the product portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve margins and drive revenue growth.Go-to-Market & Sales Steering: Collaborate with sales, engineering and communication teams to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies. Provide sales teams with the necessary tools, training, and support to effectively sell the product portfolio and achieve sales targets.Support to Marketing & Communications: Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to ensure that product messaging is clear, consistent, and compelling. Provide technical and market expertise to support the development of marketing collateral, press releases, and other external communications. Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution (20%) Cross-Functional Orchestration for Capacity Development and Investments: Lead cross-functional teams to align product strategy with manufacturing capacity and capability. Drive investment planning to ensure that the company has the necessary resources to deliver the product roadmap.Manufacturing Capacity and Capability Investment Planning: Collaborate with operations and engineering to assess current manufacturing capabilities and identify future needs. Develop business cases for capital investments required to support new product introductions and portfolio growth.Continuous Improvement & Capability Building: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the product management function. Develop and implement best practices, tools, and processes to enhance the team's effectiveness and build a high-performing organization. Market Intelligence & Insight (25%) Market Intelligence for Full Value Chain: Establish and lead a comprehensive market intelligence function that provides actionable insights to stakeholders across the entire value chain (Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain). Monitor and analyse market trends, customer behaviours, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities.Automotive Technology Trends and Business Models: Serve as the subject matter expert on emerging automotive technologies (e.g., electrification, autonomous driving, connectivity) and evolving business models. Assess the impact of these trends on the company's product portfolio and recommend strategic .