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Hyundai Motor Company · 4 days ago

Senior Manager, Genesis Product Planning

Fountain Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $154K/yr

8+ years exp

Hyundai Motor Company is focused on combining performance, quality, design, and innovation in their vehicles. The Senior Manager, Genesis Product Planning will manage product planning and portfolio growth for key Genesis models, oversee long-range product plans, and collaborate with various teams to align product requirements and strategies.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Manage model-line product planning and portfolio growth for key Genesis models

Oversee long range product plan & future powertrain strategy (including electrified models)

Manage future technology roadmap (ADAS, NAV/Infotainment, Connectivity) for assigned vehicles

Support product development requests and manage coordination with Genesis Headquarters in Korea and Genesis Canada

Define model positioning, target buyers, sales volume goals, features, trims, and packaging strategies

Conduct deep market, competitive, and customer insights analysis to develop product proposals for executive review

Build and manage lifecycle enhancement plans, full‑model change concepts, facelifts, and competitive feature strategies

Develop future product line‑up and powertrain strategies that support brand, profitability, and regulatory targets

Work closely with Genesis HQ in Korea and Genesis Canada to align North American product requirements

Lead early product concepting, positioning, and unique selling point creation

Define the future technology roadmap in partnership with Vehicle Technology Planning

Contribute to long-range product planning, competitive intelligence, and emerging customer research

Support new product ideation, market research (clinics, focus groups), and advanced concept development

Participate in product meetings, design evaluations, engineering ride‑and‑drives, and provide strategic recommendations

Support media launch events and present new products to press

Review and approve new model/face‑lift specifications at SOP and attend factory inspections

Ensure accuracy of all product-related materials (web content, press releases, product guides)

Manage and develop a team of Managers and Assistant Managers

Oversee vendor partners and cross-functional workstreams

Provide U.S. market feedback to global counterparts and maintain alignment with corporate goals

Qualification

Product PlanningAutomotive TechnologyMarket AnalysisPowertrain StrategyLifecycle ManagementAutomotive Planning ToolsTeam LeadershipSupervisory ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Eight 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

Strong command of automotive technology and trends

Proficient with frequently used Automotive Planning & Analysis Tools including Polk Insight, mTab, and J.D. Power PIN

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's degree a plus

At least two years of supervisory experience desired

Benefits

Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)

Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match

Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution

Vacation and sick time off

Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.

Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program

Health advocate (support)

Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.

External Training and Development Programs