OverviewDirector Global Product Management Automotive Aftermarket (f/m/d) – GSP Europe GmbH, based in Hürth near Cologne. The company is part of the GSP Automotive Group with headquarters in China, ~2,500 employees worldwide. We supply importers and wholesalers for the European repair market; deliveries are from Asia and our warehouses in Germany and Poland.We are looking for an interested employee from 01.11.2025 for the position of Director Global Product Management who can manage the product strategy and roadmap in different regions worldwide for the GSP Automotive Group.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of a vision and strategy for our products from customer needs to sales on the market.Facilitate communication between local product managers, sales and headquarters in China to drive product development, launch, and market penetration.Create a new business potential matrix to be used across various sales and product manager functions.Understand local market demand.Create strategies for correct market positioning.Optimize product lifecycle management, from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring profitability and market leadership.Improve product reliability and reduce costs.QualificationsBachelor degree or above, with more than 10 years of experience in product management or product marketing in the automotive aftermarket industry.Ability to manage product lifecycles, product developments, product range extensions as well as SKU launches and product differentiation.Extensive experience in vehicle chassis product management.Knowledge of business with distributors and retailers (Autozone).High customer orientation.Long experience in cross-cultural collaboration and team management.Experience in building and leading cross-function teams in a matrix environment.Internal leadership team reporting.Ability of effective customer communication.Innovative thinking, structural planning and problem-solving skills.Language skill requirements: Fluent in English; preferences for Spanish and French.Willingness to travel: 1/3 or more of working time.We offerWe offer you an attractive income, a modern working environment in Huerth near Cologne, Germany, and interesting development opportunities.Important notePlease be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr