Senior Product Manager
Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
Remote (with flexibility to work from the Portland OR or Austin TX offices as desired or needed)
AboutUs:
CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based softwaretodealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries. The Companys cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition sale financing insuring repair and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improving their financial and operational performance.
Position Summary:
Assistsin shaping individual product strategy & in the creation of relevant business cases. Accountable for the full product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.Responsible fordetermininginterdependencies in the broader CDK product lines & ecosystem. Voice of the customer& marketfor the product organization. Ensures that user personas & product requirements are defined and reflected in user stories. May also own and/orassistin Epic development. Working with Scrum Master and agile team on backlog grooming andensures thattimelydecision making on productrequirementtrade-offs.
Supervision and Autonomy
Conducts complex& importantwork.
Operates with moderate supervision little instruction on day-to-daywork& generalinstruction on new projects.
Analyzessolutions using standard procedures.
Product Knowledge
Maintains awareness of competition& productdifferentiators. Continuously builds product management skills.
Leverages industry org customer knowledge to interpret & drive internal/ customer requirements.
Leadership
Leads product requirements & works daily with agile team(s) definingusersstories/Features (Epics).
Acts as a resource for junior staff (peer-to-peer)
Impact Results
Successful execution hasimpacton overall product deliverables & may alsoimpactcross-connected uses cases & related customer & business outcomes.
Has moderate impact on commitments & issues are likely to cause moderate disruption to the business.
Successful execution hasimpacton overall product deliverables & may alsoimpactcross-connected uses cases & related customer & business outcomes.
Has moderate impact on commitments & issues are likely to cause moderate disruption to the business.
Position Responsibilities & Essential function:
Translate product vision into prioritized & deliverable Features (Epics) and user stories (based on feedback from dealers/customers & analysis of user & buyer personas) to deliver differentiated customer outcomes.
Manage the backlog for sprint teams partnering with R&D/scrummasterin prioritization supporting full lifecycle from definition beta showcase & retrospectives.
Participate in AI Native development practices
Work with product marketing to developproductsvalueproposition features/benefits.
Monitor & adapt to key product success metrics (e.g.adoption profitability NPS market share growth)
Invest in gainingexpertiseofthe market user personas functional & domain knowledge.
Develop & prioritize the Features (Epics) & user stories based on user/market requirements strategy & business plan. Support business case development.
Collaborate with other Product Managers to ensure the productremainsaligned with overall CDK product strategy & deliverables.
Qualifications:
Preferred:
Deep knowledge in creating Features (Epics) & user stories driving end-to-end execution of product releases.
Strong written& verbalcommunication skills. Ability tofacilitatecustomercommunications.
Ability tolisten& considerthe points of view of otherscollaborate& buildconsensus within cross-functional areas.
Participated in business case creation & aligning requirements to business outcomes.
Experience in defining and bringingto market valuable AI enhancements.
Knowledgeable in API specification and use cases
Strongtrack recordof product execution in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work hybrid to our Portland OR office or our Austin TX headquarters.
Travel up to 25% oftime.
Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business Engineering or equivalent industry experience
3-5 years of Product Owner or Product Management and/or equivalent experience in Enterprise SaaS full lifecycle management.
Experience in Agile software/DevOps methodologies & working with globally distributed teams.
Base Compensation: $120000 - $145000
CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors including but not limited to skills experience certifications and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
At CDK we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people customers and communities. We are open curious and encourage different views so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.
CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed or religion age disability (including pregnancy) results of genetic testing service in the military veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Trusted by nearly 15,000 dealer locations, CDK Global connects you to world-class dealership software solutions that work together to help you reach your potential.
