Product Development Manager

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Job Description Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time. The Role: Develop and manage GM and ACDelco product portfolio to grow Parts & Accessories (P&A) business in Egypt and Africa region. Continuously improve product competitiveness, expand the approved supplier network and product offerings according to GM global guidelines. What You'll Do: • Handle Product development activities for Egypt & Africa • Develop SOR (Scope of Requirements) with engineering testing & validation requirements required to initiate sourcing of new parts & accessories • Review engineering testing and validation submitted documents to ensure compliance • Evaluate product & supplier technical capabilities & literature • Participate in PSA (Potential Supplier Assessment) from engineering & technical prospective • Present country updates in global meetings for product readiness, parts progress, and new projects execution • Support quality concerns resolution and improvement from engineering perspective • Ensure compliance of products to specification to ensure safety, performance & durability standards • Develop source data for product features, benefits & unique selling points (USPs) • Study products vs competitors’ features to develop products SWOT and insights • Design Packaging Artwork & propose packing enhancements with GM global team • Coordinate parts change management between plant and dealer network • Manage Online Parts Catalogues, ensuring timely and accurate reflection of all changes. • Support Business development for parts & accessories to explore new opportunities (new market, growth opportunities, customers, partnership, products & services) in Egypt & North Africa Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualification) Educational and Experience Background: • Engineering university degree, preferably in Automotive or Production Mechanical Engineering. • MBA is a plus. • Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a strong edge for candidates who have managed supplier quality and development activities. • Strong technical knowledge of automotive components. • Good understanding of parts production processes and validation requirements. Skills: • Communication and presentation skills • Highly organized and methodical. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • Negotiation skills • Project Management skills • Time Management and Multitasking Skills About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire . Accommodations General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.