Product Lead - Defender

POSITION: Product Lead

LOCATION: Mahwah, NJ

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $95,000 - $119,000

 

Live the Exceptional With Soul. This is the singular purpose of JLR.

 

At the core of these experiences are the products themselves. The JLR brands have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past years.

 

JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. Our purpose is to ‘Live the Exceptional with Soul’ by being the proud creators of modern luxury and being guided by a set of behaviors we call our Creators’ Code: Customer Love; Unity; Integrity; Growth; Impact.

 

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

 

Reporting to the NA Brand Director, Defender, the Product Lead ensures the brand comes to life through successful, market-ready products. This role exists to monitor the market and competition, plan product programs, and guide models from concept through to launch, ensuring flawless execution and commercial success.

 

What you will be doing:

• Lead product planning from concept through launch, ensuring products deliver against brand strategy and commercial objectives
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform product strategy and specifications
• Develop robust product plans including specifications, pricing strategy, and volume forecasts
• Partner closely with Sales Planning to align pricing, volumes, and market readiness
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and dealers to deliver launch milestones on time and on budget
• Represent US market needs within global product teams and planning forums
• Maintain the product planning calendar and manage model lifecycle plans
• Identify risks early and proactively resolve issues that could impact product delivery or launch readiness
• Analyze post‑launch performance and share insights with US and global stakeholders to optimize ongoing commercial performance
• Lead and develop a team of Product Analysts across multiple programs within the brand
• Own overall planning for all models within the brand, providing inputs into OXO, Fold, and PPVMT processes
• Act as the primary US interface for global planning interactions and interdependencies for the RR product lineup

 

What you will need:

• Strong experience in product planning and go‑to‑market processes
• Proven ability to work with pricing, forecasting, and volume planning
• Highly organized with strong execution discipline and attention to detail
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance customer, brand, and financial priorities
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfort working in complex, global, cross‑functional environments
• Leadership experience, with the ability to guide, develop, and inspire teams

 

 

Schedule: Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - office days; Wednesday and Friday - choice days)

 

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”.

 

 

So Why Us?

• As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That's why working here is so much more than a job.
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
• Global Bonus Program based on company performance
• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees, doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy
• We offer a discounted Luxury Vehicle Car Program
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
• Quarterly Chair Massages
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Complimentary lunch
• And more!

 

 

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

 

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