Regional Product Manager IMEA
Automotive
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
A strategic opportunity exists for a commercially driven Regional Product Manager with deep automotive sector expertise to lead and grow a high-performing product portfolio across the IMEA region. Reporting to the Regional Category Manager, this role owns the product roadmap and portfolio performance across the Middle East, Africa and CIS markets.
You will shape and implement regional product development strategies—from concept to launch—ensuring alignment with market needs and financial targets. As the product owner, you’ll work closely with sales, category, and customer teams to maximise impact, extend the range, and effectively position offerings in premium and budget segments.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in product management within the automotive sector
- Experience working across IMEA markets with multicultural exposure
- Expertise in product specification, lifecycle management, and commercial delivery
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influencing skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive portfolio strategy and manage lifecycle end-to-end
- Translate regional market needs into targeted product solutions
- Support go-to-market execution with the frontline sales team
- Lead range development and proactive product positioning
- Deliver on KPIs tied to growth, margin, and customer impact