Product Manager - Vehicle Telematics & Driver Devices

ABOUT OUR COMPANYAs MICHELIN Connected Fleet, a division of the Michelin Group, leader in sustainable mobility for 130 years, we specialise in connected fleet management services and solutions. We are a market leader with over 30 years expertise in a high-growth, competitive mobility technology industry. Today we serve 70,000 customers and over 600,000 vehicles globally, growing more than 10% per year, and entering at the rate of 3 new markets a year. Our AI (artificial intelligence) technology and ML (machine learning) algorithms ensure all fleet data delivers tangible benefits to our customers. Our insights transform operational efficiency, reducing costs, ensuring the safety of drivers and goods while reducing environmental impact, paving the way to predictive fleet management. Backed by Michelin Group and operating under the Michelin Connected Fleet name, we will be a major player in this market in the coming years.OUR DREAM

We know our planet is at risk and we urgently need to find innovative ways to protect it. At Michelin, pioneering is what we do: We are innovating constantly, to explore new opportunities, with, around and beyond tires to lead the way in sustainable mobility. Our people act for change, with respect, and as leaders. We care about giving people a better way forward. Our dream is rooted in a single purpose: by 2050, Michelin will be recognized as a critical innovation leader that helped humanity conquer new frontiers. And we all work hard every day to realise this dream.OUR PEOPLE & WAYS OF WORKING

At MICHELIN Connected Fleet, agility is not a word - it's a lifestyle. We gather entrepreneurial minds who are not afraid to fail fast and learn quickly, every day. We think long term and act short term, we grow fast and love what we do. We believe in an inclusive working environment, building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views and opinions. Among our 400 employees in Europe, we proudly benefit from around 30 nationalities. We thrive because of the diverse background and talent of our people. We nurture our team's growth with several company wide development programs - including our Diversity, Mentoring and Sustainability programs.THE ROLE IN SHORT

PURPOSE :

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and management of our vehicle telematics & driver devices on a global scale. This role will require collaboration with teams across Latin America, North America, and Europe, ensuring alignment with regional market needs while driving global product strategy.WHAT WILL I BE DOING:

STRATEGY

Define a clear & compelling vision for vehicle telematics & driver devices and tablets (6-12m) including hardware and firmware development, and ensure this is aligned with our cloud gateway vision & roadmap.Prioritize strategic priorities and objectives for device launches & improvements aligned to global product strategy and region business priorities.Manage & communicate the product roadmap for vehicle telematics & driver devices based on evolving strategic priorities, customer feedback, and operational requirements.DISCOVERY

Conduct research to understand market and user needs as it relates to devices, considering needs of 'external' personas' (eg, drivers) and 'internal' personas (eg, solution installers).Conduct extensive market research and analysis to identify regional customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends related to devices.Monitor and analyze product performance metrics on a global scale, making data-driven decisions to optimize product features and user experience.Define the problem space & requirements for new device developments, and lead process with R&D and UX / UI teams to create, test, and iterate intuitive designs for new devices.DELIVERY

Define well-formed development initiatives, with clear purpose, functional requirements, and plan ready for development by the device teams (considering both hardware specification / development and firmware development)Own backlog for device development ensuring initiatives are properly prioritized aligned with PI planning cycles.Participate in delivery ceremonies with device teams (hardware & firmware) to accept completion of new developments and share knowledge & customer feedback with the delivery team to inform future iterations.Understand and contribute to go-to-market strategy for new device releases in partnership with go-to-market (G2M) teams.GROWTH

Contribute to the development of common practices and standards of excellence across our Product Management team / chapterRegularly & proactively provides constructive feedback to Product and non-Product peers on their work & ways of working to improve individual and team performance; provides regular feedback and coaching to PO(s), PM(s) , and other colleagues outside the Product teamSupport hiring and onboarding processes to ensure successful selection and ramp-up of new PMs and/or POs in our Product teamTO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL LIKELY HAVE:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.3+ years in product management, focusing on hardware and firmware developmentProven track record in developing and launching successful hardware and software products, preferably in the fleet management or automotive sectors.Strong technical knowledge of vehicle telematics data and protocols.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Demonstrated experience in Agile delivery, design, and product management tools including Jira, Aha!, Figma, MixPanelFoundational understanding of UX / UI design heuristics and design processesFoundational understanding of technology applications & architecture and solutioning processesStrong ability to collaborate, communicate, present, and negotiate effectively across disciplines, vendors, partners and customersSound judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and work under deadline pressureHigh quality standards for work output with excellent attention to detailNative or fluent English speaker, other any languages are an asset with particular focus on French and/or Brasilian Portuguese