Product Manager Ii

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Description


The Product Manager II is responsible for partnering with product leaders, business leaders, UX, and engineering to lead and champion the development of new products, and the evolution of existing products that delight clients. They are also responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and solving the biggest problems our customers face,. They will be responsible for leading product discovery efforts, involving functional partners, and ensuring development teams have a healthy backlog of work to execute our roadmap.

Are you a strategic thinker who has passion for learning, is naturally curious, and sees the world through the lens of continuous improvement? If so, Cox Automotive Logistics is seeking a Product Manager II to drive our growth and reinforce our position as a market leader.

Who We Are & What We Do

Cox Automotive Logistics is made up of two brands; Ready Logistics and Central Dispatch. Our businesses connect shippers (automotive dealers, auctions and commercial clients) needing to move vehicles with a carrier base to execute that move. Our mission is to simplify the automotive logistics supply chain. This position will be responsible for capabilities within Central Dispatch , the nation\'s largest automotive digital marketplace that connects shippers who need to move vehicles and the carriers that can transport them.

Our Teams

Central Dispatch\'s teams are based primarily out of Atlanta, GA. We have cultivated a group of passionate, naturally curious problem solvers who can adapt to the rapid changes in the automotive and technology industries.

The Job

The Product Manager II is responsible for partnering with product leaders, business leaders, UX, and engineering to lead and champion the development of new products, and the evolution of existing products that delight clients. They are also responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and solving the biggest problems our customers face,. They will be responsible for leading product discovery efforts, involving functional partners, and ensuring development teams have a healthy backlog of work to execute our roadmap.

The ideal candidate will bring a balanced mix of strategic thinking skills, diverse communication skills, and an innate sense of curiosity. They will understand the product management craft and be able to facilitate communication with development teams.

This person will also develop and maintain relationships with some of our clients to better understand their needs and pain points in the logistics industry. That includes existing feedback loops, site visits to wholesale vehicle auctions, and participation in our advisory councils.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to) :

  • Identifies, quantifies, and effectively communicates customer market opportunities
  • Partners with UX research, marketing research, client solutions, and business stakeholders to observe and solicit feedback from consumers and clients.
  • Provides Product Management support for broader and more complex products and features within an assigned product area or customer base.
  • Creates and maintains product vision and roadmap; develops go-to-market strategy and value proposition.
  • Collaborates with other Product Managers to ensure alignment across products; participates in planning and pre/post-planning events
  • Builds an effective relationship between Product & Development teams.
  • Collaborates with Product Owners, UX Designers and others to prototype, test and validate solutions.
  • Works with Product Readiness, Product Management and Marketing teams to communicate new products, and develop go-to-market strategy, plans, and training materials.
  • Assesses product performance against KPIs and makes corrections to improve performance; creates and delivers thoughtful information to influence key market constituents.
Qualifications:

Required Experience:
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
  • Experience with Agile product methodology
  • Experience conducting competitive research and analysis
  • Strong communication skills across multiple mediums (especially written)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and a record of being team-oriented and developing trust across multiple functions
Preferred:
  • Automotive industry experience
  • Experience working in a digital marketplace
  • Experience with Rally
About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What\'s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4305810
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Atlanta, GA, United States
  • Education
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