Senior Director, Product Management - DMS

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Engineering / Product Development

Sr Director, Product Management

Sr DirectorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 15% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $175,300.00 - $292,100.00. 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.

This individual is responsible for guiding the strategy for software solutions focused on the automotive service experience and leading a highly complex, transformational project focused on accounting and reporting for automotive dealerships. The role involves managing a team of Product Managers and Product Owners who are responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing large, strategic products with significant business impact. This individual must represent business outcomes to drive execution across product, engineering, UX, and architecture in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, the role defines market opportunities, means business and customer requirements to the engineering organization, and manages the product roadmap.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute product strategy for automotive dealerships.

• Lead a transformational initiative focused on accounting and re

• Reporting for automotive dealerships.

Product Management

• Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery for large, complex products.

• Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent business outcomes and priorities to engineering, UX, and architecture teams.

• Drive execution across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

• Work across the enterprise to ensure end-to-end workflows are captured accurately

Market & Customer Focus

• Identify market opportunities and translate customer needs into actionable product requirements.

• Ensure solutions deliver measurable business impact and customer value.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of Product Managers and Product Owners.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

AI Integration

• Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance product capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver predictive insights.

• Drive adoption of AI-driven features in dealership accounting and reporting workflows.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in product management, with at least 7 years in leadership roles.

Technical & Industry Expertise

• Proven experience with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and automotive dealership operations.

• Strong understanding of accounting and reporting processes within automotive retail.

• Experience implementing AI-driven solutions in enterprise software products.

Skills

• Exceptional ability to drive execution in a fast-paced, complex matrix environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with engineering, UX, and architecture teams.

Preferred

• Experience leading large-scale transformation projects.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and enterprise software development.

• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their application in automotive or financial systems.

• Working experience in full product lifecycle methodologies.

• Experience in translating research and analysis into tangible outcomes.

• Able to identify KPI's and other analytics to measure product value.

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.

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.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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.