Immediate Start! Head Digital – R&D Digital Transformation & Product Strategy (Automotive)

Job Purpose :

To lead the digital product strategy, development, and delivery for R&D-centric initiatives, aligning with client's digital transformation vision. The role focuses on enabling innovation, enhancing engineering efficiency, and digitizing core R&D processes by leveraging modern IT tools and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Own the end-to-end digital product lifecycle for R&D solutions, from ideation to delivery.
• Define product vision, roadmap, and OKRs in alignment with business and digital transformation goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Project Management & Execution

Technology Implementation

User Experience & Change Management

Academic Qualification

Relevant Experience

Technical Skills / Knowledge

Keywords -

Digital Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), R&D Digital Solutions, Product Strategy, Product Vision, OKRs, Digital Transformation, End-to-End Product Ownership, Automotive R&D, Engineering Digitalization, CAD, CAE, Simulation Tools, Vehicle Design Platforms, Product Data Management (PDM), Engineering Tools & Systems, Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business & Digital Alignment, Innovation Platforms, Agile Product Management, Digital Ecosystem, R&D Process Optimization, Technology Roadmap

In-short - you will be responsible for conceiving, developing, implementing, and continuously improving the digital tools and platforms that support the R&D organization (for example : vehicle design systems, PLM platforms, simulation and testing environments).