Cox Enterprises is hiring: Director, Product Management- Audience Experience in

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Director, Product Management

Management Level

Director

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $142,100.00 - $236,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Director Product Management is responsible for conception through end of life ownership for a specific product(s). The Director Product Management drives the overall decision-making process, manages impacts on deliverables or schedules of projects across all aspects of the product roadmap. The Director Product Management will work with both internal and external business constituents to determine the future direction of products. Works closely with the Go to Market team to develop a successful go-to-market strategy, helping understand the product positioning, key benefits and target customers. The Director Product Management works in conjunction with Product Strategy, Customer Experience, Product Delivery, and Product Training to ensure that each product has a strong strategy, supporting tactical plan, and effective execution for both product launches and day to day product enhancements. The Director Product Management serves as a thought leader and evangelist for KBB, Autotrader and Dealer.com product offerings.

* Lead (directly and/or by influence) product managers, application owners, UX designers and other partner stakeholders - providing guidance and direction to achieve the product vision

* Identify and address gaps and opportunities within different product suites

* Define and manage the product roadmap, setting and continuously managing the right expectations with all relevant stakeholders including the senior leadership team

* Define a successful go-to-strategy for product launches

* Partner with the Research and Insights team to understand market trends, market influencers, competitors and channels to market as a baseline for driving go to market plans, product priorities and innovation within the product team

* Provide vision and leadership, organizationally communicating priorities, accomplishments and challenges, across leadership and product team

* Provide thought leadership for the Product Management function, drive with rigor the product development process in a results oriented partnership model (a blend of team & results orientation)

* Work with Product Delivery and Product Strategy to make large contributions to product

* Determine business-case and feasibility for assigned product(s)

* Ensure products are within optimal price margins and up to specifications

Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years' experience in a related field; or 14 years' experience in a related field

* 5+ years' experience in a management or leadership role

* 7-10+ years of proven experience in the development/ launching of products/services

* Extensive understanding of business

* Mix of technology (engineering, product management) and business (consulting, product marketing, sales, and channel) background is ideal

* Excellent instincts, strong business acumen, team leadership skills and experience to bring together diverse views

* Expert knowledge of product development life cycle (relevant experience in all phases).

* Previous management/leadership experience required

* Proven ability to manage portfolio of products

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Excellent written, verbal, presentation and demo skills required

* Travel Required (up to 15%)

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.