About the Role
As Senior Product Manager META, you will play a pivotal role in driving our product, technology, and brand portfolio for the META region, which includes SLI, EFB, AGM, 12V, and 48V Li-ion technologies. You will ensure our portfolio aligns with our growth ambitions and focus on advancing battery technologies, particularly AGM and EFB. In this capacity, you will serve as the regional authority on product and technology, translating market demands into clear strategies and solutions.
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Your Contribution
- Own and shape the META product, technology, and brand portfolio, focusing on VARTA, OPTIMA, Delkor, Energizer, and private labels.
- Accelerate the transition to advanced battery technologies, specifically driving delivery of FY27 AGM volume and standard margin targets.
- Serve as the regional product and technology authority, addressing market trends and stakeholder needs.
- Lead the product agenda within the Commercial & Business Development team, collaborating with Technical Sales, Marketing & Branding, and Pricing.
- Identify portfolio gaps and growth opportunities that enhance our competitive positioning across META.
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (META Regional Headquarters) with regular travel across the GCC and Africa.
What You Will Do
- Build and maintain the META product portfolio roadmap and the brand-by-geography roadmap, ensuring alignment with three playbooks (GCC, Türkiye, and Africa).
- Define the technology mix plan by cluster and track AGM and EFB penetration against the plan.
- Adapt product ranges to meet local specifications and market needs, including group sizes, CCA, RC, and performance metrics for hot climates.
- Develop business cases for new capacities and technologies, including AGM, heavy-duty capacity, lithium-ion technologies, and supercapacitor systems.
- Support the META go-to-market strategy and collaborate on technical approvals with OEM partners and fleets.
- Facilitate market entry in new geographies, addressing product range, brand fit, and regulatory requirements.
- Work with the Pricing team on product pricing architecture across various channels, defending premium pricing and monitoring product margins.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Branding and Technical Sales on product launches and training initiatives.
- Manage product requests from distributors and Sales Managers through the supply chain to delivery.
- Participate in the monthly forecasts and supply syncs, aiding demand planning and inventory management.
- Maintain market intelligence regarding market size, share, vehicle trends, and competitor products.
- Own and present the product KPI dashboard during quarterly business reviews.
- Support the integration project for the product range as needed.
What Makes You a Good Fit
- University degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management, marketing, or commercial roles, including 3 years leading a regional portfolio.
- Experience in the automotive aftermarket, specifically with batteries, tires, or industrial components; knowledge of AGM and EFB technology is preferred.
- Proven success in launching technology products and managing multi-brand portfolios across several countries.
- Strong commercial and financial skills including pricing, margin analysis, and business case development.
- Familiarity with META markets, distributor models, and OEM/OES channels.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and teams without direct authority.
- Willingness to travel 30% to 40% of the time, based out of Riyadh.
- Fluent in English and French (business proficiency); Arabic or Turkish language skills are advantages.
What We Offer You
At the company, we recognize the value of our people. Your contributions and ingenuity are celebrated and rewarded. Input matters just as much as output, and we ensure that our team members thrive.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employee and dependents.
- Transportation assistance for household goods.
- Relocation allowance and immigration support for employee/visa processing.
- Housing search support and temporary accommodation upon arrival.
- Relocation flights provided for the employee.
