Product Planning Leader

and prioritize market opportunities based on business value and feasibility

Product Planning & Roadmap Development

• Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned to specific market segments

• Create value propositions for new and existing products within the portfolio

• Provide input on product enhancements by evaluating current product strengths and gaps

• Lead Pre-Program Planning (PPP) and develop business cases for strategic opportunities

• Support Synchronized Business Planning (SBP) processes and manage projects within the Master Project List (MPL)

Customer-Centric Development

• Collaborate with Market Segment teams and Account Managers using Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles

• Understand customer requirements and translate them into product plans

• Ensure product strategies are aligned with customer expectations and market demands

Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment

• Drive alignment across product, engineering, sales, and business units

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams supporting product planning initiatives

• Facilitate collaboration to ensure successful execution of product strategies

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Participate in Product Planning Functional Excellence initiatives

• Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

• Enhance processes related to product planning, market analysis, and execution

Digital

• Leads and drives Telematics initiatives in collaboration with OEM Partners.

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen - Applies financial insights to guide business decisions

• Global Perspective - Takes a broad, global view of markets and opportunities

• Manages Ambiguity - Navigates uncertainty effectively

• Manages Complexity - Handles complex and dynamic business scenarios

• Manages Conflict - Resolves conflicts constructively

• Strategic Mindset - Develops forward-looking, impactful strategies

• Values Differences - Leverages diverse perspectives

Functional Competencies

• Articulating Value Proposition

• Deriving Market Insights

• Deriving Product Needs

• Prioritizing Market Opportunities

• Product Tradeoff Evaluation

• Scenario Planning

• Customer-Centric Strategy Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (required)

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree (preferred)

• May require licensing for export control or regulatory compliance

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis capabilities

• Ability to interpret financial data and build business cases

• Expertise in product planning and portfolio management

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

• Customer-centric mindset with experience in Human-Centered Design (HCD)

• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making in complex environments

Experience

• Significant relevant experience in market strategy, product planning, or business strategy roles

• Experience working with cross-functional teams across product, sales, and engineering

• Technical background preferred to support product understanding and decision-making

• Experience in global or multi-market environments is advantageous

Internal Considerations

• Leads and drives Telematics initiatives in collaboration with Tata Motors

• Demonstrated ability to manage strategic partnerships and key accounts

• Proven experience in aligning cross-business unit product strategies

Job Marketing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2427891

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No