Overview
Director – Jeep Product Jobs in Auburn Hills, MI at Stellantis
Title: Director – Jeep Product
Company: Stellantis
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
About The Role
As the Director – Jeep Product, you will lead the team responsible for Jeep’s most strategically important nameplates.
You will shape their long-range product vision, guide commercial performance, and inspire a team of Product Managers to deliver vehicles that elevate Jeep’s legacy. The ideal leader brings strategic vision, passion for the Jeep brand, and the discipline to drive detailed execution with urgency. Proven track record of leading people & projects required.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Energetic visionary with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
- Represent the Jeep brand and customer voice in all product decisions.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Managers, elevating product discipline and cross-functional collaboration through execution
- Define and execute the end-to-end global product and commercial strategy for Grand Cherokee and Cherokee, balancing brand identity, customer needs, and business objectives.
- Create forward-looking product visions informed by customer insights, analytics, and emerging trends and technologies.
Product Definition & Lifecycle
- Oversee global product planning, feature contenting, segmentation, positioning, and lifecycle strategy from concept through launch and serial life.
- Guide the team in managing the full product grid—trims, content, options, complexity, and take-rate optimization.
Governance & Communication
- Build and present high-quality, data-driven narratives for executive governance forums, defending product strategy, financials, and trade-offs.
- Drive alignment across key stakeholders and represent Jeep’s product strategy internally and externally.
Performance Management
- Establish, track, and drive corrective action for vehicle-level KPIs (revenue, margin, mix, share, cost, complexity, timing, quality).
- Ensure urgency, discipline, and accountability to hit program milestones and launch readiness.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
- 10+ years experience in product planning, brand management, product strategy, or related automotive disciplines.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing teams in cross-functional environments.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. SUV market and customer expectations.
- Exceptional attention to detail paired with strong strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- High-level proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to craft well-structured, data-informed executive narratives.
- Strong communication, storytelling, and governance-preparation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA
- Automotive technical expertise and passion for the Jeep brand
- Familiarity with regulatory and market-specific vehicle requirements
- Experience driving organizational adoption of AI for improved efficiency and decision-making
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. – supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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