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Hyundai Motor America

Senior Group Manager, Product Planning (Bof & LCV)

$150K–$214K

Fountain Valley, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026

Experience
10 or more years, including at least five years of directly related experience with an automotive manufacturer or distributor with direct product planning experience; three or more years of supervisory experience desired.
Education
High school graduate required; bachelor’s degree preferred; master’s degree is a plus.

About the job

Leads U.S. product planning strategy and portfolio governance for Hyundai body-on-frame pickups and SUVs and light commercial vehicles throughout their product lifecycles.

What you'll do

  • Own model lifecycle planning, including positioning, target buyers, packaging, specifications, and sales volume, informed by market and customer research.
  • Lead long-range product, powertrain, technology, lineup, and electrification planning; align U.S. plans with global and North American strategies.
  • Manage planning staff and governance, and collaborate across teams on pricing, trim strategy, margins, profitability, and executive presentations.

What they ask for

  • High school graduate.
  • 10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years of directly related automotive manufacturer or distributor experience with direct product planning.
  • Related experience with body-on-frame truck vehicle planning or product line management responsibility.
  • Strong command of automotive technology and trends; strong communication skills; proficiency with PC applications and automotive planning and analysis tools.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; master’s degree is a plus.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience desired.

Pay

$149,800 - $214,000 USD annual base salary

Tools

Polk Insight, mTab, J.D. Power PIN, JATO, AutoPlanner, Auto Knowledge

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