Planner, Technology and Safety Strategy Planning

Job description

Position Title

Planner, Technology and Safety Strategy Planning

Function

Marketing

Site / Location of Position

US - Franklin, TN

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)

Posting Description

Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. We're currently looking for a Planner, Technology and Safety Strategy Planning to join our team at our North American Headquarters in Franklin, TN

Job Summary
Position plays a key role in defining & developing next generation technologies, features & product attributes that will be applied on the current & next generation product portfolio for Nissan & Infiniti.

Job Functions
·  Manage technology and safety strategy across Nissan & Infiniti lineups. Research, understand & anticipate customer needs & trends in:
·  Autonomous Driving
·  Vehicle safety
·  In-vehicle infotainment
·  Vehicle connectivity
·  Consumer electronics
·  Human machine interface (HMI)
·  Overall trends in mobility; environment & consumer lifestyle may influence these areas
·  Develop, prioritize & propose cross carline product strategies, including:
·  Product concept
·  Target customer
·  Market positioning
·  Adoption timing
·  Pen rates & volumes
·  Willingness-to-pay
·  Interface with NNA Advanced Planning, NNA Product Planning & NML Teams to manage adoption plan across the vehicle lineup.
·  Coordinate with NNA cross-functional teams (R&D, Program Management, Marketing, Pricing, Product Safety, Government Affairs, Quality, etc.) to develop and promote product strategies internally and successfully deliver to market Minimum Qualifications
·  Three or more years of directly related professional level experience
·  Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Engineering, Marketing, or similar).
·  Creative, tech savvy individual with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
·  Ability to understand both customer and technical details, and translate them into ideas with clear customer benefits.
·  Experience working cross-functionally and cross-culturally.
·  Interest, knowledge, and/or direct experience in the following areas preferred: automotive, consumer electronics, wireless connectivity, mobile devices, audio, navigation, telematics, camera systems, vehicle safety, advanced driver assistance, autonomous mobility, and human machine interface (HMI). All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.