Stellantis

Director - Jeep Product

Stellantis • $130K — $180K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
  • 10+ years in product planning or related automotive disciplines
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. SUV market
  • Strong strategic thinking with attention to detail
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for data-driven narratives
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills

Responsibilities

  • Shape long-range product vision for key Jeep nameplates
  • Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture across various teams
  • Represent the Jeep brand in all product decisions
  • Lead and develop a team of Product Managers
  • Define and execute global product and commercial strategy
  • Oversee global product planning and lifecycle strategy
  • Build and present data-driven product strategy narratives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a prestigious automotive brand
  • Collaborative and high-performance work culture
  • Role directly influences Jeep's product legacy
  • Chance to work across multiple departments
  • Focus on strategic vision and innovation in product development
Full Job Description
As the Director - Jeep Brand Product, you will lead the team responsible for one of Jeep's most strategically important nameplates: Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Gladiator or Compass.

You will shape their long-range product vision, guide commercial performance, and inspire a team of Product Managers to deliver vehicles that elevate Jeep's legacy. The ideal leader brings strategic vision, passion for the Jeep brand, and the discipline to drive detailed execution with urgency. Proven track record of leading people & projects required.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy
  • Energetic visionary with strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Represent the Jeep brand and customer voice in all product decisions.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Managers, elevating product discipline and cross-functional collaboration through execution
  • Define and execute the end-to-end global product and commercial strategy, balancing brand identity, customer needs, and business objectives.
  • Create forward-looking product visions informed by customer insights, analytics, and emerging trends and technologies.

Product Definition & Lifecycle
  • Oversee global product planning, feature contenting, segmentation, positioning, and lifecycle strategy from concept through launch and serial life.
  • Guide the team in managing the full product grid-trims, content, options, complexity, and take-rate optimization.

Governance & Communication
  • Build and present high-quality, data-driven narratives for executive governance forums, defending product strategy, financials, and trade-offs.
  • Drive alignment across key stakeholders and represent Jeep's product strategy internally and externally.

Performance Management
  • Establish, track, and drive corrective action for vehicle-level KPIs (revenue, margin, mix, share, cost, complexity, timing, quality).
  • Ensure urgency, discipline, and accountability to hit program milestones and launch readiness.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
  • 10+ years experience in product planning, brand management, product strategy, or related automotive disciplines.
  • Demonstrated success leading and developing teams in cross-functional environments.
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. SUV market and customer expectations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail paired with strong strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • High-level proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to craft well-structured, data-informed executive narratives.
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and governance-preparation skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA
  • Automotive technical expertise and passion for the Jeep brand
  • Familiarity with regulatory and market-specific vehicle requirements
  • Experience driving organizational adoption of AI for improved efficiency and decision-making

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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