Lead Product Mgr at CDK Global
Austin, TX 73301
About the Job
Position SummaryPlays a critical role in shaping product portfolio strategy & participating in the creation of relevant business cases
Accountable for the full product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life
Responsible for determining interdependencies in the broader CDK product lines & ecosystem
Responsible for the individual product strategy & requirements for new & existing offerings, delivering sustaining & new innovation
This includes recommendations on build, buy, or partner
Voice of the customer & market for the product organization
Ensures that user personas & product requirements are defined & reflected in Features (Epics) and user stories
Working with Scrum Master, ensures timely decision making on product requirement trade-offsSupervision and AutonomyConducts highly complex, ambiguous & vital work.Operates with minimal to no supervision, large latitude for independent judgement.Uses expertise & experience to evolve and/or create new procedures.Product Knowledge Expert & thought leader: keeps abreast of competition & market trends, sharing insights with stakeholders
Continuously honing product management skills.Leverages industry, org, & customer knowledge to solve unique/complex problems with broad business impact; recommends new solutions LeadershipLeads product strategy & requirements for agile teams, users/Features (Epics), initiativesProvides coaching to team (peer-to-many) & frequently
mentors less experienced staff (assigned & related orgs).Successful execution of the role will result in significant business value (profitable growth) and customer delight (as measured by NPS) on the product family and cross-connected use cases
Has significant impact on commitments & issues are likely to cause major disruption to the business.Position Responsibilities & Essential functionDefine product vision & requirements (based on feedback dealers/customers & analysis of user & buyer personas) to deliver differentiated customer outcomes, profitable growth.Become a trusted partner with R&D & other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful fulfillment of product requirements.Work with product marketing to develop product's value proposition, features / benefitsMonitor & adapt to key product success metrics (e.g
adoption, profitability, NPS, market share growth) Invest in gaining expertise of the 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.Prioritize roadmap, balance short/long term (OEM, Dealer, Group, Partners) to deliver sustained business value, lead business case development with P&L leader.Collaborate with other Product Managers to ensure that the product remains aligned with overall direction CDK product strategies & deliverables.Present & explain the product roadmap to senior executives, sales associates & customers.Serve as credible subject matter expert & thought leader.Use functional & domain experience to mentor & guide other product managers.QualificationsPreferred:MBA, MA Computer Science, Engineering.Expert Knowledge of the auto OR rec & heavy industry, relevant customer environment.Pragmatic Institute ExperienceEducation/ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent industry experience. 6 to 8+ years of Product Management and/or equivalent experience in Enterprise SaaS, full lifecycle management.Experience in Agile software/DevOps methodologies & working with globally distributed teams.Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to make decision in dynamic environment.Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Experience in presenting at senior level customers & internal stakeholders.Ability to listen & consider the points of view of others, collaborate, build consensus cross-functionally.Financial acumen to support the development of business cases/monetization options.Highly motivated ‘go-getter' driven to achieve business results with the ability to remain positive & focused on delivering customer outcomes.Travel up to 25% of time.Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000CDK 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 plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:Paid Time Off (PTO)401K Matching ProgramTuition ReimbursementAt 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 for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.SummaryLocation: Portland, OR, USA; Austin, TX, USAType: Full time
Accountable for the full product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life
Responsible for determining interdependencies in the broader CDK product lines & ecosystem
Responsible for the individual product strategy & requirements for new & existing offerings, delivering sustaining & new innovation
This includes recommendations on build, buy, or partner
Voice of the customer & market for the product organization
Ensures that user personas & product requirements are defined & reflected in Features (Epics) and user stories
Working with Scrum Master, ensures timely decision making on product requirement trade-offsSupervision and AutonomyConducts highly complex, ambiguous & vital work.Operates with minimal to no supervision, large latitude for independent judgement.Uses expertise & experience to evolve and/or create new procedures.Product Knowledge Expert & thought leader: keeps abreast of competition & market trends, sharing insights with stakeholders
Continuously honing product management skills.Leverages industry, org, & customer knowledge to solve unique/complex problems with broad business impact; recommends new solutions LeadershipLeads product strategy & requirements for agile teams, users/Features (Epics), initiativesProvides coaching to team (peer-to-many) & frequently
mentors less experienced staff (assigned & related orgs).Successful execution of the role will result in significant business value (profitable growth) and customer delight (as measured by NPS) on the product family and cross-connected use cases
Has significant impact on commitments & issues are likely to cause major disruption to the business.Position Responsibilities & Essential functionDefine product vision & requirements (based on feedback dealers/customers & analysis of user & buyer personas) to deliver differentiated customer outcomes, profitable growth.Become a trusted partner with R&D & other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful fulfillment of product requirements.Work with product marketing to develop product's value proposition, features / benefitsMonitor & adapt to key product success metrics (e.g
adoption, profitability, NPS, market share growth) Invest in gaining expertise of the 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.Prioritize roadmap, balance short/long term (OEM, Dealer, Group, Partners) to deliver sustained business value, lead business case development with P&L leader.Collaborate with other Product Managers to ensure that the product remains aligned with overall direction CDK product strategies & deliverables.Present & explain the product roadmap to senior executives, sales associates & customers.Serve as credible subject matter expert & thought leader.Use functional & domain experience to mentor & guide other product managers.QualificationsPreferred:MBA, MA Computer Science, Engineering.Expert Knowledge of the auto OR rec & heavy industry, relevant customer environment.Pragmatic Institute ExperienceEducation/ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent industry experience. 6 to 8+ years of Product Management and/or equivalent experience in Enterprise SaaS, full lifecycle management.Experience in Agile software/DevOps methodologies & working with globally distributed teams.Excellent critical thinking skills; ability to make decision in dynamic environment.Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Experience in presenting at senior level customers & internal stakeholders.Ability to listen & consider the points of view of others, collaborate, build consensus cross-functionally.Financial acumen to support the development of business cases/monetization options.Highly motivated ‘go-getter' driven to achieve business results with the ability to remain positive & focused on delivering customer outcomes.Travel up to 25% of time.Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000CDK 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 plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:Paid Time Off (PTO)401K Matching ProgramTuition ReimbursementAt 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 for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.SummaryLocation: Portland, OR, USA; Austin, TX, USAType: Full time
