Shape automotive product strategy, pricing, and lifecycle planning for Kia Canada Inc. Use commercial insight and portfolio leadership to influence national priorities.

As Director, Strategic Planning, you will lead product and corporate strategy for the Canadian market. Your scope includes vehicle positioning, specifications, pricing, residual values, customer insights, and competitive analysis. You will align product decisions with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Aftersales while collaborating with Global and Regional Headquarters on launches.

The role also evaluates electrification, emerging technologies, and new mobility opportunities. Success requires strong analytical judgment, financial acumen, and stakeholder influence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product portfolio strategy and vehicle lifecycle planning

Oversee vehicle positioning, pricing, specifications,



and residual values

Coordinate product strategies with commercial and corporate functions

Collaborate on global and regional product launches

Assess electrification and emerging mobility opportunities

Requirements

10-15+ years in automotive strategic or product planning

Proven product portfolio and cross-functional leadership experience

Solid Canadian automotive market knowledge

Financial expertise in budgets, investments, and business cases

Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Bring product strategy, commercial analysis, and cross-functional leadership to Kia Canada’s evolving automotive portfolio.

📌 Automotive Product Strategy Director (Winnipeg)
🏢 Kia Canada
📍 Winnipeg