Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Administration, Business Development, Business Plan, Calendar Management, Capacity Strategy, Category Management, Cross-Functional, Economics, Electronics, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Strategy, Incentive Programs, Management Strategy, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Organizational Culture, Performance Metrics, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Reviews, Product Strategy, Project/Program Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Growth, Revenue Planning, Risk, Risk Analysis, Sales, Strategic Planning, Technical Strategy
Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager/Director of Product Line Operations is responsible for building the operational and planning foundation that drives the long-term competitiveness of Visteon's product portfolio. This role ensures that technology roadmaps, product planning cycles, incentive measures, revenue/growth targets, and business development engagements operate with clarity, discipline, and strategic alignment. This leader will orchestrate planning and governance across our Product Lines (Cockpit Electronics/AI, Electrification, Displays), Engineering, Strategy, Finance, and Customer Groups to enable consistent execution, data-driven decision-making, and portfolio prioritization. The role is pivotal in harmonizing product strategy with operational rhythms, including monthly business reviews, roadmap governance, investment planning, and cross-functional alignment.
Key Stakeholders: VP Product Lines, Product Line leaders, Engineering (HW/SW/Systems), Strategy, Finance, Regional teams, Business Development, Program Management, Operations, External partners.
Key Objectives of the Role
- Lead multi-year technology and product roadmap planning, ensuring alignment with customer needs, competitive trends, platform strategy, and Product Line priorities.
- Drive an integrated product planning calendar covering roadmaps, investments, platform decisions, KPI cycles, and strategic reviews.
- Refine and manage Product Line KPIs and incentive measures tied to revenue, margin, growth, and milestone execution.
- Lead monthly product line reviews, maintaining a unified view of portfolio performance, maturity, risks, and required actions.
- Manage the business development and OEM engagement schedule, ensuring consistent messaging, aligned priorities, and roadmap readiness. Coordinate with regional teams on customer strategy, RFQs/RFIs, and go-to-market alignment.
- Serve as the operational integrator across Product Lines, Engineering, Finance, Program
- Management, and Strategy to ensure capacity, financials, and execution plans remain aligned.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and alignment of annual and long-range technology and product roadmaps
Predictability and quality of Product Line monthly reviews and decision-making
- Adoption and impact of Product Line incentive measures/KPIs
- Alignment between Product Lines, Engineering, Customer Groups, and Business Development
- Efficiency of planning cycles and reduction of process friction
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- 8-12+ years in strategic planning, product operations, product management, or business planning.
- Experience in automotive, electronics, or technology product organizations strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle, platform strategy, and technology roadmapping.
- Demonstrated success driving operational governance and cross-functional alignment.
- Skilled in analytics, KPI design, planning cycles, and executive reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field; Master's/MBA preferred.
Key Leadership Behaviors
- Strategic clarity: connects market trends, technology, and product strategy.
- Operational discipline: builds repeatable processes and ensures high-quality execution.
- Cross-functional influence: aligns diverse stakeholders without direct authority.
- Data-driven judgment: simplifies complex decisions and drives transparency.
- Forward-looking: anticipates risks, identifies opportunities, and shapes long-term direction.
- Ownership and accountability: creates structure, reduces friction, and raises performance.
Visteon Culture:
If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more
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Visteon Corp
Visteon is at the epicenter of the connected car driving revolution, with one of the broadest cockpit electronics portfolios in the industry. Visteon designs, engineers and manufactures vehicle cockpit electronics products and connected car solutions that deliver a rich, connected experience for drivers and passengers.
Visteon is well-positioned to address emerging cockpit electronics trends, with solutions including Phoenix™ infotainment, SmartCore™ domain controllers and an autonomous driving approach that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. Named a top-five Tier 1 supplier for connected car solutions by ABI Research, Visteon is technology-driven, flexible and enjoys a diversified customer base and broad global footprint.