Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.
We’re seeking a Product Strategy Lead to join our rapidly growing team.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you’ll do
Portfolio Planning:
* Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the future product Cycle Plan
* Recommend lifecycle actions to manage product ageing and maintain competitiveness
* Support other studies as required, into new product and technology opportunities and development of cross-carline implementation strategies
Product Definition:
* Support the preparation of early programme development gateways and key cross-functional meetings
* Define and select programme content to meet customer, business, attribute and technical requirements
* Lead cross-functional alignment activities including co-ordination of Engineering, Attributes, Design, Marketing, Finance, Quality and Manufacturing teams
* Develop the initial concept positioning and customer proposition
* Prepare high-quality presentation material to support senior-level reviews and decision-making
* ·Review business cases with stakeholders and understand which levers to pull to meet and exceed profitability targets
* Organise and participate in product evaluation events
Data Analysis & Insights:
* Monitor market trends and key technology innovations, to inform proposals for product actions
* Collate competitor product information and distil key insights into engaging and digestible formats
* Evaluate market research findings
Who you are
* Exceptional interest in, and broad knowledge of, the automotive industry (brands, products, customer needs, business); customer-first mindset and awareness of market dynamics & product positioning
* Strong analytical & stakeholder management skills
* ·Microsoft skills primarily PowerPoint & Excel
* Qualification (Degree or higher), ideally in a STEM subject
* Automotive sector experience
* ·Comfortable working in a developing organisation and influencing key personnel in other teams
* Thrives on change and is committed to transforming and growing our business
* High-level technical understanding of electrified vehicles
About Us
Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.
Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.