Product Manager

Role Overview

The Product Manager 2W Tyres will be responsible for end-to-end creation, launch, and lifecycle management, Field trail and testing of a new two-wheeler tyre business. This role bridges customer needs, market trends, regulatory requirements, R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market & Customer Understanding

- Conduct VOC studies across commuter, Executive, premium, Sports, Cruiser and EV segments

- Benchmark competitors on product, pricing and positioning

2. Product Strategy & Portfolio Planning

- Define product roadmap and size matrix

- Decide tread patterns, compound and cost-performance balance

3. New Product Development (NPD)

- Own product from concept to SOP

- Define targets, validation plans and gate reviews

4. Regulatory & Compliance

- Ensure BIS and applicable regulations compliance

- Support certification and homologation

5. EV & Future Technology

- Define EV-specific tyre requirements

- Align with sustainability and premiumisation trends

7. Product Launch & Sales Support

- Lead product launch, positioning and training

- Support OEM and replacement market sales

8. Lifecycle Management

- Monitor field performance and warranty

- Drive continuous improvement

Key Skills:

- Strong 2W tyre technical knowledge

- Product strategy and business acumen

- Cross-functional leadership

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong 2W tyre technical knowledge
• Strong understanding of 2W tyre construction, tread compound fundamentals, and performance trade-offs (mileage vs. grip vs. RR)
• Market segmentation & Portfolio planning
• NPR, NPD, and PLM
• Product Certification & Regulatory Compliance
• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Field trials and benchmark testing

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering (or equivalent).
• Certification or Executive Program in Product / Project Management preferred.

Experience

Experience in product management, NPD, or technical project management within the automotive / tyre/manufacturing industry, preferably in the 2W segment.