Senior Product Manager META

About Clarios

Clarios is a global leader in battery manufacturing, producing essential batteries for the evolving transportation sector. The company's advanced low-voltage battery technologies and smart solutions power a significant portion of vehicles worldwide, with 1 in 3 vehicles globally utilizing a Clarios battery. Clarios is home to brands such as VARTA® and OPTIMA®, focusing on creating cutting-edge technology sustainably.

Senior Product Manager META Role Overview

Clarios is seeking a Senior Product Manager META to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position requiring 5-10 years of experience. The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for owning and shaping the META product, technology, and brand portfolio to contribute to regional growth ambitions. The role involves accelerating the transition to advanced battery technologies and serving as the regional product and technology authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and shape the META product, technology, and brand portfolio, including SLI, EFB, AGM, 12V and 48V Li-ion technologies, and brands such as VARTA, OPTIMA, Delkor, Energizer, and private label.
• Drive the transition to advanced battery technologies, specifically AGM and EFB, and work towards META’s FY27 AGM volume and standard margin targets.
• Translate market trends and distributor, OEM, and OES needs into clear product strategies, priorities, and solutions for the region.
• Lead the product agenda within the Commercial & Business Development team, collaborating with Technical Sales, Marketing & Branding, and Pricing to develop commercial propositions.
• Identify portfolio gaps, growth opportunities, and product initiatives to strengthen the competitive position across META.
• Build and manage the META product portfolio roadmap, brand-by-geography roadmap, and three playbooks (GCC, Türkiye, and Africa).
• Define the technology mix plan by cluster and track AGM and EFB penetration against targets.
• Adapt product ranges to local needs, including group sizes, CCA, RC, ampere-hour specifications, hot-climate performance, and SKU rationalization.
• Develop business cases for new capacity and technologies, such as AGM, heavy-duty capacity, 12V and 48V lithium-ion, sodium-ion partnerships, supercapacitor systems, connected services, and private label.
• Support the META go-to-market strategy and the OEM and OES strategy, including technical approvals with partners, fleets, and tenders.
• Assist with market entry in new geographies, focusing on product range, brand fit, regulatory, and homologation requirements.
• Collaborate with Pricing on product price architecture across technology tiers and channels, defend premium positioning, and monitor margin per unit.
• Work with Marketing & Branding and Technical Sales on product launches, training, and technology education.
• Manage product requests from distributors and Sales Managers from source to delivery.
• Participate in monthly forecast and supply syncs, support demand planning, and manage inventory.
• Maintain market intelligence, including market size and share, vehicle park and electrification trends, and competitor analysis.
• Own and present the product KPI dashboard (volume, technology mix, margin, share, new product sell-out) in quarterly business reviews.
• Support the Project MIDDLE integration regarding the product range.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management, marketing, or commercial roles, with at least 3 years leading a regional portfolio.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket, batteries, tires, or industrial components; knowledge of AGM, EFB, and start-stop technology is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated success in launching technology products and managing a multi-brand portfolio across multiple countries.
• Strong commercial and financial skills, including pricing, margin analysis, and business case development.
• Knowledge of META markets, distributor models, and OEM and OES channels.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, distributors, and global teams without direct authority.
• Ability to travel 30% to 40% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents.
• Transportation of household goods.
• Relocation allowance.
• Immigration support for the employee and visa process for employee and dependents.
• Housing search support.
• Temporary accommodation upon arrival.
• Relocation flights for the employee.