Key Responsibilities

* Define the long-term Vehicle Platform Strategy, including new model
introductions, variants, and mid-cycle refreshes(Indie, and future models)
* Conduct deep-dive Competitive Benchmarking against domestic and
international EV/ICE players to ensure River maintains a "moat" in utility and
performance
* Develop a multi-year roadmap that balances hardware evolution with
software-enabled features (SOTA/FOTA)
* Establish pricing and positioning frameworks to ensure portfolio
profitability and brand coherence
* Define the value proposition for different vehicle trims, ensuring explicit
differentiation in pricing and feature sets
* New Product Development (NPD), Drive the end-to-end lifecycle: Concept →
Design → Prototype → Validation → Production → Launch
* Draft comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) covering
Performance(Range, Acceleration, Top Speed, Gradeability, and Thermal
Management), Safety, Reliability, Homologation, HMI, Connectivity, Charging
experience, etc
* Lead the Gated Development Process, with detailed reviews against L0/PRD to
ensure Vehicle requirements are met
* Coordinate with Design, R&D;, Sourcing, Service, and Quality teams along
with the Program team to ensure vehicles meet functional and aesthetic standards
* Oversee vehicle testing for durability, safety, and performance in
real-world conditions with CFT
* Define GTM strategies along with Product Strategies, Sales, Marketing and
Cross functional teams
* Serve as the single point of accountability connecting tech and non-tech




teams
* Track project metrics: Monthly sales, sales variations, Time-to-Market,
Cost variance, Quality index, and Conversion rate
* Lead the "Trade-off" discussions: making data-backed decisions when cost,
weight, or timelines conflict with ideal product features
* Customer Experience & Insights, Deeply understand customer needs, usage
patterns, and pain points across different personas
* Partner with CX, Service, and Sales teams to capture field data and drive
continuous improvement
* Drive accessories integration into the digital ecosystem (River App,
dealership configurator, e-commerce store)
* Own the BOM (Bill of Materials) Cost Targets; work with Sourcing to achieve
target margins without compromising product integrity
* Develop the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model to communicate value to the
end customer
* Analyze market trends to set competitive MSRPs (Manufacturer’s Suggested
Retail Price) and financing-friendly product structures
* Own the P&L; for the Accessories Vertical – including cost optimization,
revenue targets, and margin management
* Monitor warranty trends and "Warranty cost per Vehicle" metrics to protect
long-term P&L;




* Lifecycle Management (Cradle to Grave), Manage the Product Phase-out and
Transition strategy to prevent inventory pile-up of older models during current
launches
* Define the Software Update Roadmap (OTA strategy) to keep "In-Market"
vehicles feeling fresh and high-performing
* Monitor global supply chain shifts or regulatory changes that may require
mid-life engineering changes (ECN)
* Develop feedback loops from service centers and customers to plan Next Gen
iterations

Ideal Candidate

* Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and accessories
ecosystem (automotive, lifestyle, & consumer electronics)
* Excellent analytical, and people skills. Proficiency in using market data,
telemetry, and financial modeling to justify product pivots
* Customer-first mindset with ability to translate insights into tangible
product decisions
* Financial literacy (pricing, P&L;, ROI, payback analysis)
* Hands-on experience working with design, engineering, quality, and
manufacturing teams
* Proficiency in documentation (PRD, Business Case, Specification Sheets) and
digital tools (Excel, Sheets, Power BI, etc)
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or MBA Postgraduate in Product/Business
Management preferred
* 8 to 10 years of experience in Product Management, with at least 3 years
specifically in the Automotive or EV space
* Proven track record of taking a complex hardware product from concept to
commercial launch

📌 Product Manager - Vehicle (Jaunpur Sub-District)
🏢 River Mobility
📍 Jaunpur Sub-District