Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Product Director

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 $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. 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 Product Director role will be responsible for developing, managing and optimizing our auction cosmetic inspection and imaging products and our deployment of AI within those platforms. Proactively identifies and solves problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The role includes contributing to and managing the product roadmap, overseeing the implementation and working in an agile environment with a cross-functional team to develop products that meet the needs of our consumers and clients.

Company-wide recognized as a thought leader within Product and requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies. Integral member of the team that contributes in the development of the product and/or overall business strategy. Directs major Product lines with significant business impact within department or area and/or beyond. Provides measurable impact into new products, processes, standards and /or operational plans.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Strategy/Discovery:

Applies a business understanding to evaluate, recommend and pursue initiatives, investments, and opportunities with significant impact on organizational success.
Applies extensive knowledge in business, product performance and industry principles, practices, and procedures.

Planning:

Defines and drives execution of multiple large, complex, and business critical product lines.
Monitors industry and the competition for product, technical and process changes, and advances.
Drives the globalization and standardization of product-related technical and organizational processes.
Serves as point of authority and/or source of technical knowledge in primary discipline or technical area.
Routinely called upon to apply/demonstrate expertise in existing and emerging technologies, practices, and processes.

Development:

Leads and maintains an effective relationship and team between Product & Development.
Drives collaboration with Product Owners, UX architecture and others to execute work including prototyping and testing to validate solutions; makes buy/build/partner recommendations to Agile Release Train;
Drives collaboration with Architecture, Technology, etc. to develop recommendations, support testing; partners with revenue and business stakeholders to develop pricing strategies and assess ROI.

Sales & Client Engagement:

Partners with client solutions, product readiness and marketing teams to articulate the strategies and programs that will generate awareness and leads for the upcoming fiscal period - including measurements and goals. Collaborates with the business on P&L management.
Partners with Solutions Delivery, Product Management and Marketing teams to articulate forward-looking awareness generating strategies and leads.

Evaluation:

Assesses product performance against KPIs and drives course corrections, end-of-life or related decisions.

Functional Skills:

Analytical Thinking – Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply effective analytical techniques and tools. Analyzes issues, determines root cause, and creates/compares alternative solutions that are in the best interest of the business. Approaches situations by defining the issue, determining its significance, and identifying the forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of data and draws conclusions.
Managing Multiple Priorities - Manages multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making informed prioritization and time allocation decisions. Understands work and activity can be impacted by shifts in demands and priorities. Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. Addresses potential conflicts that impact delivery commitments, working with team members, management, and other stakeholders to re-prioritize as necessary.
Requirements Analysis – Advanced knowledge of and ability to elicit, analyze and document required business requirements. Engages with the customers, users, and other stakeholders to gather requirements. Utilizes appropriate methods, tools, and techniques for requirements analysis. Challenges, and manages conflicts and expectations associated with requirements analysis.
System and Technology Integration – Advanced knowledge of technology system features and facilities and the ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and platforms. Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area and across aligned/associated areas. Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration. Plays an active role in current and planned integration efforts.
Technology Savvy – Advanced knowledge of technology and its ability to improve work processes and results (e.g., enhance productivity, efficiency, collaboration, quality, or customer satisfaction). Skilled in using technology to solve work-related problems and create new business opportunities. Pursues opportunities to develop knowledge and experiments with emerging technology solutions that can help accomplish work goals. Serves as a resource to help others understand and anticipate the impact of technology on current processes, products, and services.

Foundational Skills:

Acts with Integrity – Acts in accordance with ones own values, standards, and beliefs even when under pressure. Adheres to ethical and professional standards, regulations, and organizational policies. Shares information about oneself with others, acknowledging strengths as well as vulnerabilities.
Builds Partnerships - Proactively builds, nurtures, and maintains business-focused, long-term working relationships with partners inside and outside of the organization. Demonstrates flexibility when forming and adjusting partnerships to achieve broader goals. Shows willingness to work across boundaries to achieve outcomes addressing business, customer and partner goals and expectations.
Drives Innovation – Advanced in exploring alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results. Tries unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas. Takes risks in the interest of finding a better way.
Focuses on Execution – Advanced in establishing goals that are designed to deliver exceptional business results. Tracks and broadcasts progress and accomplishments. Works tenaciously to overcome obstacles and meet or exceed goals.
Strives for Excellence – Advanced in establishing criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, and service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) and admits mistakes, refocusing efforts when appropriate.

Education, experience and Qualifications

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 masters degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience in a related field; or 14 years’ experience in a related field
Deep knowledge of SAFe Agile Methodology.
Extensive experience in design, development and implementation of product plans.
Extensive experience in full product lifecycle methodologies.
Extensive experience in creating, prioritizing and recommending epics and features.
Extensive experience in in conducting competitive research and analysis.
Extensive experience in identifying KPIs and other analytics to measure product value.
Extensive experience with executive presentations and communications.
Experience serving in an executive leadership role as part of a collaborative, cross-functional, and complex team environment.

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, and parental 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.