Senior Group Manager, Product Planning (Bof & LCV)

Hyundai Motor Company • Fountain Valley, CA

6d • $149,800 - $214,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Group Manager, Product Planning is an advanced-level strategy leader for product planning strategy and portfolio governance for the U.S. market, ensuring a competitive, market-aligned, and profitable vehicle lineup (Body-on-Frame Pickups & SUVs, Light Commercial Vehicles) across the full product lifecycle. This role translates long-term brand and business objectives into actionable product strategies through cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Ten or more years of experience of which at least five years of directly related experience with an automotive manufacturer or distributor with direct product planning experience.
• Related experience with body-on-frame truck vehicle planning or product line management responsibility.
• Strong command of automotive technology and trends.
• Strong oral & written communications skills.
• Proficient with PC applications.
• Proficient with frequently used Automotive Planning & Analysis Tools including Polk Insight, mTab, J.D. Power PIN, JATO, AutoPlanner, Auto Knowledge, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Product Planning master schedule to monitor progress and ensure timely completion of all milestones.
• Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned models, including market positioning, target buyer, model packaging, and sales volume based on extensive market research and customer insights.
• Oversee development of specifications for full-model changes and mid-lifecycle refreshes driven by key market factors.
• Supervise creation of comprehensive product planning proposals using in-depth market and competitive analysis for executive management presentations.
• Lead future and long-range product, powertrain, and technology planning, aligning local and global strategies through lineup planning, design concepts, brand positioning, competitiveness, compliance, and profitable growth.
• Initiate vehicle packaging and feature strategies for current model year changes and future products.
• Collaborate with regional counterparts to incorporate Canada’s market voice and ensure North American alignment.
• Lead preparation and executive support for monthly Product Committee governance meetings, including agenda and presentation development.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize trim strategies, pricing, cost reduction opportunities, margins, and profitability targets for direct consumer and fleet markets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Hyundai Motor Company Global Headquarters and HMA/HMNA, representing U.S. market requirements in global forums.
• Lead development of future and long-term Hyundai product plans, including lineup strategy, electrification direction, target buyer definition, and competitive positioning.
• Manage, coach, and develop planning staff; drive continuous process improvement; oversee OCN/Monroney/spec validation; monitor market acceptance; manage product planning budget; guide North American product direction; support executive initiatives; and manage one or more functional areas.

Benefits

• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED