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About the Role

Cox Automotive's Enterprise Inventory Services (EIS) team builds and operates the Common Vehicle Inventory (CVI) platform, which powers vehicle inventory across Cox Automotive's retail products. We are hiring a Product Manager II to own discovery and delivery of inventory capabilities within a defined product area. This is a growth role where you will develop toward independent ownership of broader product areas over time. The ideal candidate is execution-oriented, curious, and coachable, with a strong desire to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

Own product discovery for a defined product space, including customer interviews, data analysis, and synthesizing findings into clear problem statements.
Write product specifications in the team's Spec-Driven Development (SDD) format, defining features with clear acceptance criteria.
Manage and maintain assigned work in Rally, ensuring current status and dispositioning stale items.
Build relationships with operations teams, support staff, leaders, dealers, and integration partners to understand inventory workflows.
Collaborate daily with engineering, architecture, UX, business leadership, and solution delivery partners.
Drive the rollout for delivered capabilities, partnering with Product Readiness to create plans, training materials, and communications.
Track adoption metrics against success criteria for the product area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 4 years' experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Master's degree and 2 years; Ph.D. and 1 year; 8 years experience).
2+ years of experience in software product management or product ownership.
Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, or product specs.
Experience working with engineering teams on software delivery.
Critical thinking skills to solve problems and ask the right questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with AI tools and willingness to integrate them into daily workflows.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships with team members and customers.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (marijuana testing may not be administered for this position, but it is a drug-free workplace).

Skills

Product Discovery
Customer Interviews
Data Analysis
Problem Statement Formulation
Product Specification Writing
Backlog Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-functional Collaboration
Go-to-Market Strategy
AI Tools Integration
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Skills

Location

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Individual Contributor
Product Manager II

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$98,300.00 - $147,500.00

Benefits

Flexible vacation with pay
Seven paid holidays
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation/wellness days and/or PTO

About the Company

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells, or uses cars through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers.
Employees work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim.
Cox Automotive fosters a people-centered atmosphere.
Cox brings together great minds to drive innovation for a better future, seeking individuals with a pioneering spirit, imaginative ideas, and fearlessness in tackling challenges.
Employees love technology and making a difference, with a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues on exciting projects.
The company is involved in engineering sustainability solutions and creating infrastructure for smart cities.
Cox provides dynamic, collaborative, and creative environments where ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.
The company supports employee career aspirations and promotes the freedom to explore new horizons.

Equal Opportunity

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 a disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
EOE, including disability/vets.