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Cox Automotive

<div>Summary 
 
The Senior Analyst, Process Improvement - Finance is an important position that supports the delivery of organizational process excellence. This position reports directly to the BPD&amp;I Senior Manager, Finance and serves as a partner by engaging with business stakeholders within the company to anticipate business needs and drive strong decision making through implementation of process improvements/best practices, continuous improvement, metrics, AI, and end-to-end process governance. 
 
This position will be responsible for supporting aspects of the Finance process areas. The Finance scope includes supporting the strengthening of core financial analysis, improving the accuracy and clarity of financial storytelling for finance stakeholders and exhibiting strong project management skills. 
 
This position will focus on planning, performance reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, while driving standardization and continuous improvement across data, reporting, and financial processes. This role will also support key strategic initiatives and build a culture of continuous improvement in the finance organization. In addition, the position will help meet strategic goals by developing analytical approaches, driving priorities, collaborating cross-functionally, and aligning resources to deliver high-quality, insight-driven finance support. 
 
The ideal candidate will have continuous process improvement, change management, project management, M&amp;A, governance, and communication experience. 
 
Job Responsibilities 
 
Process Excellence 
<ul><li>
Support day-to-day activities of the Enterprise Planning and Finance functions</li><li>
Responsible for identifying best practices, efficiencies and strategic methods to optimize people, process, and technology solutions across the Enterprise Planning and Finance functions</li><li>
Partner with internal stakeholders to drive governance and business partner relationships, including shared objectives for end-to-end process solutions</li><li>
Analyze and support metrics and performance management strategy and culture, driving measurable business results</li><li>
Help to embed an approach to ongoing continuous process improvement, including an end-to-end process assessment strategy, as well as tactical resource and implementation planning and delivery approach</li><li>
Review and provide feedback for all process standards: data, reporting, systems security, compliance, financial controls, change management and process excellence</li><li>
Identify, govern, prioritize, and adjudicate technology enhancements, partnering with Technology to build and support the deployment of ongoing roadmap of solutions</li><li>
Help identify opportunities for AI and automation to enhance processes</li><li>
Perform special projects as required</li></ul> 

Required Qualifications 
<ul><li>
4+ years of accounting or finance experience required along with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar OR Master's Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 8 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree</li><li>
Proven ability to influence and to collaborate at the highest levels of corporate management</li><li>
Experience with continuous improvement and project management - Six Sigma Green Belt and/or PMP a plus</li><li>
Experience supporting organizational change - including large scale transformation initiatives</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service</li><li>
Demonstrated financial analysis strength</li><li>
Experience within a Center of Excellence environment a plus</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication is mandatory</li></ul> 

Preferred 
<ul><li>
Advanced Degree and/or CPA a plus.</li></ul> 

Competencies/Skills 
<ul><li>
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills</li><li>
Excellent organizational and analytical skills</li><li>
Strong knowledge of GAAP</li><li>
Ability to work effectively under pressure, shift priorities quickly as required and rapidly adapt to changing environments</li><li>
Ability to understand business strategy and translate into effective tactical plans</li><li>
Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>
Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems</li><li>
Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization</li><li>
Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint</li><li>
Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials</li></ul> 
USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year 
 
Compensation: 
 
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. 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. 
 
Benefits: 
 
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. 
 
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. 
 
EOE, including disability/vets</div>

Senior Analyst, Process Improvement Finance

The Home Depot

Position Purpose: The Manager Project Integration provides process management and support for all reset projects, including forecasting and budgeting, cost controls, project operational metrics, project financials, inventory purchasing and other activities that deliver the Merchandising business goals and create shareholder value. Key Responsibilities: 30% Financial Planning - Participate in preparation of the annual project budgets. Evaluate project cost/benefit analysis, set-up, inventories, change controls and SAP journal entries. Review project expenditures and ensures budgetary goals are met. Ensure capitalization and expense treatments are compliant. 25% Project Process Support - Provide business process requirements for activities including inventory, purchasing, logistic, system and execution. Identify opportunities for efficiencies and define business requirements for project management tools and infrastructure. 25% Strategic Analysis - Develop and utilize analytical financial &amp; operational reporting. Perform financial analysis, root cause analysis, and project analysis for executive leadership team. Drive key functional metrics in focused areas. 20% Collaboration and Relationship Management- Coordinate cross functionally to effectively execute THD merchandising initiatives. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This position typically reports to Director This position has no Direct Reports Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Minimum Years of Work Experience: 6 Competencies: Demonstrated experience using accounting and finance principles and practices, including analysis and reporting of financial data. Knowledge of business management and principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation. Proven ability to manage positive business partnerships and perform in complex cross-functional environment. Establishes and maintains two-way dialog with others on work and results. Demonstrated ability to present complex terminology to diverse audiences at various levels (including executive leaders). Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnosis problems and create solutions to solve complex problems. This includes understanding and applying business concepts from a variety of perspectives including finance and operations.

Manager, Project Integration

Safe-Guard Products International, LLC

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Job Title: Manager, Software Engineering (hybrid- onsite Monday-Thursday)
Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs)
FLSA: Exempt
#LI-Hybrid
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead a full-stack engineering team of 10+ engineers across onshore and offshore locations, owning our Contract Cancellations and Claims Payments platforms, including both internal and external-facing applications. This role reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager over Claims and Cancellations and is responsible for the delivery, stability, and modernization of the systems that process contract cancellations and claims payments for our OEM and dealer partners.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering leadership, strong full-stack experience across frontend and backend, and a track record of using GenAI tools to accelerate the development lifecycle, paired with the ability to manage distributed onshore/offshore teams.
Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed, full-stack engineering team of 10+ engineers (onshore and offshore).</li><li>
Own the end-to-end delivery, reliability, and evolution of the Contract Cancellations and Claims Payments applications, both internal and external-facing, spanning frontend and backend.</li><li>
Partner with business stakeholders (Finance, Claims Operations, Product) to translate contract and payment processing needs into scalable technical solutions.</li><li>
Oversee full-stack applications built on microservices and modern frontend frameworks, backed by both SQL and NoSQL databases.</li><li>
Champion the adoption of GenAI tools and agentic development practices (e.g., AI-assisted coding, automated testing, documentation) to improve engineering velocity and quality.</li><li>
Drive engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, code quality, and system observability.</li><li>
Balance new feature delivery with technical debt reduction and platform modernization.</li><li>
Ensure systems meet performance, availability, security, and compliance requirements for financial and contract transactions.</li><li>
Coordinate with offshore partners and vendors to ensure consistent delivery and quality.</li><li>
Lead production incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements for cancellations and payments systems.</li><li>
Build a strong culture of ownership, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Provide coaching, performance management, and career development for engineers on the team.</li></ul>
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
Job Requirements:<ul><li>
7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering management or team lead role.</li><li>
Experience leading or working within distributed teams (onshore/offshore).</li><li>
Strong hands-on experience across the full stack, including microservices and modern frontend frameworks.</li><li>
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud-native application deployment.</li><li>
Hands-on experience leveraging GenAI in the software development lifecycle (AI-assisted coding tools, agentic development frameworks, automated testing/documentation) is required.</li><li>
Experience with payment processing, contract lifecycle management, or other transaction-heavy systems is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Experience with claims processing or similar workflow-driven platforms is a plus.</li><li>
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul>
Company Benefits:<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account</li><li>
Health Savings Account</li><li>
401(k) Plan with Company Match</li><li>
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</li><li>
Company-paid Life Insurance</li><li>
Paid Holidays and Vacation</li><li>
Employee Referral Program</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Wellness Programs</li><li>
Paid Community Service Opportunities</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>
Ongoing Training &amp; Personal Development</li><li>
And More!</li></ul>
About Safe-Guard Products International:
Safe-Guard serves Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents in the automotive finance and insurance industry with the leading Protection Products Platform. Our platform delivers innovative protection products and solutions that protect consumers from the perils of ownership, while providing Finance &amp;Insurance professionals the tools to ignite scalable and sustainable business growth. Safe-Guard&rsquo;s success is driven by over 850 employees, who serve more than 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.
For 30 years and counting, our team continues to transform the motor vehicle space, earning a stellar reputation from our partners and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.
Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</div>

Software Developer (Manager)

Position Purpose: The Tax Director is responsible for leading a team of tax professionals and serving as a strategic advisor to Tax leadership and business partners in support of the Tax Department&rsquo;s goals. This role directs and oversees tax planning, research, audit defense, appeals, mergers and acquisitions, and other special projects, as applicable. The Tax Director is expected to develop and execute tax strategies that support business objectives, optimize tax outcomes, and mitigate risk. This position requires strong technical tax expertise, business judgment, executive presence, and the ability to lead through influence across Tax, Finance, Legal, Accounting, Treasury, business operations, external advisors, and governmental authorities. The Tax Director is accountable for building and maintaining trusted relationships, translating complex tax matters for technical and non-technical audiences, developing talent, and driving cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution. Major Responsibilities &amp; Key Accountabilities: 45% Tax Strategy, Planning, Controversy, and Risk Management Direct tax planning, research, audit defense, appeals, controversy, and related tax matters as needed to meet the goals of the Tax Department. Lead the development, evaluation, and execution of tax strategies aligned with Company priorities, business operations, legislative and regulatory developments, and risk tolerance. Lead or support complex tax matters involving federal tax mergers and acquisitions, or other tax disciplines, depending on area of responsibility. Monitor emerging tax law, regulatory, administrative, and business developments; assess potential impacts to the Company; recommend and implement appropriate actions. Develop, review, and support technical tax positions, memoranda, models, documentation, and audit defense strategies. Identify opportunities to optimize tax outcomes, reduce risk, improve controls, enhance processes, and create value for the Company. 25% Cross-Functional Leadership and Business Partnership Serve as a subject-matter expert and strategic business partner on enterprise initiatives, acquisitions, business transformations, process improvements, and other cross-functional projects. Partner with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, IT, business leaders, subsidiary teams, external advisors, and other stakeholders to evaluate tax implications and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions. Translate complex tax issues into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leaders. Lead tax workstreams by defining scope, priorities, milestones, stakeholders, deliverables, risks, and decision points. Drive alignment across internal and external teams, ensuring appropriate escalation, timely follow-up, and clear communication of status, risks, and outcomes. Serve as liaison between the Store Support Center, subsidiary businesses, and domestic or international teams on tax matters, as applicable. 20% Talent Leadership, Coaching, and Associate Development Attract, develop, engage, and retain high-performing tax professionals. Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development opportunities to direct reports and other associates within the Tax Department. Establish clear expectations, accountability measures, development goals, and performance standards. Build technical depth, leadership capability, collaboration, ownership, and engagement within the team. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-accountability culture that supports continuous learning, strong business partnership, and effective execution. 10% Operational Excellence, Governance, and Process Improvement Establish and maintain effective processes, controls, documentation, and governance to support tax, controversy, planning, and audit readiness. Use data, technology, analytics, and process improvement practices to increase efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and transparency within the tax function. Prioritize initiatives based on materiality, risk, business impact, resource requirements, and strategic value. Manage internal and external resources effectively, including budgets, outside advisors, project staffing, and timelines. Promote continuous improvement and disciplined execution across the function. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to Vice President Tax Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues - including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CMI, or JD Strongly Preferred MBA or MTAX Strongly Preferred 10-15 years of experience Preferred Experience in federal income tax, Sub C, audit defense and mergers and acquisitions. Demonstrate technical tax skills appropriate for the years of experience in one or more tax disciplines. Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and implement multiple complex projects, people management, and communications to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven analytical and problem resolution skills. Leadership Capabilities: Strategic Leadership: Sets direction, establishes priorities, and connects tax strategy to enterprise objectives, business initiatives, financial impact, and risk mitigation. Culture and Engagement: Models Company values, fosters trust and inclusion, promotes engagement, and creates an environment where associates are empowered to contribute, learn, and deliver results. Ownership and Accountability: Demonstrates end-to-end ownership of tax matters, drives decisions, follows through on commitments, and ensures timely execution of priorities. Business Partnership and Influence: Builds trusted relationships across Tax, Finance, Legal, Accounting, Treasury, operations, external advisors, and business leaders; influences outcomes without relying solely on direct authority. Developing Organizational Capability: Builds a sustainable function by assessing resource needs, defining operating models, strengthening governance, and developing clear career paths and succession plans. Executive Communication: Communicates complex tax issues clearly and succinctly to technical and non-technical audiences; frames recommendations, risks, trade-offs, and decisions for senior leadership. Talent Development: Coaches, mentors, and develops associates by providing feedback, growth opportunities, technical training, leadership exposure, and clear expectations. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Execution: Leads teams across functions, clarifies roles and responsibilities, aligns stakeholders, resolves issues, and drives initiatives to completion. Judgment and Risk Management: Applies strong business judgment, technical expertise, and risk awareness to evaluate alternatives and recommend practical, compliant, and value-enhancing solutions. Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, technology, documentation, and ways of working; leads change with discipline and stakeholder engagement.

Director, Federal Tax Planning and M&A

Position Purpose: The Sr. Product Manager, Customer Experience is responsible for assessing market needs and inspiring cross-functional product teams to find the fastest way to achieve value around those needs. The role focuses on delivering business value to drive sales, improve efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction through the production of quality products. Within their designated enterprise product line, Sr. Product Managers work closely with teams of developers, designers, and business partners. They support in-depth business reviews, communicate and present across all levels of the organization and support cross-functional product teams. Importantly, the Sr. Product Manager, must be able to work at the strategic level (generating innovative ideas for growth, change management) and at the tactical level (analyzing data, solving problems, being a force multiplier and leader of their teams). The Sr. Product Manager is often responsible for products that are higher-profile and/or that are larger in scope. Key Responsibilities: 50% Strategy &amp; Planning: Seeks to empathize with and understand the end user deeply and use that knowledge to determine the fastest path to deliver value Translates business goals and end user needs into product strategy; communicates direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners Identifies goals, metrics and analytics to determine product value; continually makes recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings Manages and grooms the product backlog; makes future decisions based on the value that will be delivered Partners with Finance to understand financial needs and assist in the creation of business plans for new opportunities Monitors research as well as the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class Ensures that product directions balance both the user needs and business goals of driving sales, improving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction 20% Delivery &amp; Execution: Formulates, tests and refines assumptions and hypotheses through user research and testing Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met Creates, prioritizes and accepts user stories; incorporate them into release planning Makes product decisions that drive value on a daily basis Identifies and considers pros, cons, issues, obstacles, dependencies and value associated with features and enhancements Participates in standups, iteration planning sessions, product demo, and retrospectives Condenses complex technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders 30% People: Fosters collaboration with team members (Engineering, UX, etc.) to drive value and identify and resolve impediments Acts as a proponent of modern software development practices Advocates for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user needs Works with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps Manages cross functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy and provides education to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or user experience Guides more junior team members in strategy, alignment, analysis and execution tasks Participates in and contributes to learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice) Participates in talent acquisition, development and retention activities in support of team Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to the Product Management Manager or Sr. Manager. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: 3-6 years of relevant work experience Experience working as a Product Manager in a modern software development based enterprise environment Experience with modern software development product management practices and agile methodologies, specifically the extreme programming (XP) principles of paired programming, test driven development, and continuous deployment Proficiency in working in a fast paced, fluid environment where priorities shift on a regular basis Proficiency in communicating with and influencing functional and technical team members at all levels in the organization Proficiency in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional, modern software design and development team Proficiency in creating, prioritizing and accepting user stories Proficiency in conducting user research and testing to understand needs Proficiency in identifying goals, metrics and analytics to measure product value Proficiency in conducting competitive research and analysis Experience guiding more junior team members through Product Management fundamentals in a professional setting Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations Empathy: Understands the needs of multiple stakeholders and is responsive in meeting their needs with the most optimal resolution

Sr. Product Manager, Customer Experience

Position Purpose: The Sr. Product Manager is responsible for assessing market needs and inspiring cross-functional product teams to find the fastest way to achieve value around those needs. The role focuses on delivering business value to drive sales, improve efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction through the production of quality products. Within their designated enterprise product line, Sr. Product Managers work closely with teams of developers, designers, and business partners. They support in-depth business reviews, communicate and present across all levels of the organization and support cross-functional product teams. Importantly, the Sr. Product Manager, must be able to work at the strategic level (generating innovative ideas for growth, change management) and at the tactical level (analyzing data, solving problems, being a force multiplier and leader of their teams). The Sr. Product Manager is often responsible for products that are higher-profile and/or that are larger in scope. Key Responsibilities: 50% Strategy &amp; Planning: Seeks to empathize with and understand the end user deeply and use that knowledge to determine the fastest path to deliver value Translates business goals and end user needs into product strategy; communicates direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners Identifies goals, metrics and analytics to determine product value; continually makes recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings Manages and grooms the product backlog; makes future decisions based on the value that will be delivered Partners with Finance to understand financial needs and assist in the creation of business plans for new opportunities Monitors research as well as the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class Ensures that product directions balance both the user needs and business goals of driving sales, improving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction 20% Delivery &amp; Execution: Formulates, tests and refines assumptions and hypotheses through user research and testing Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met Creates, prioritizes and accepts user stories; incorporate them into release planning Makes product decisions that drive value on a daily basis Identifies and considers pros, cons, issues, obstacles, dependencies and value associated with features and enhancements Participates in standups, iteration planning sessions, product demo, and retrospectives Condenses complex technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders 30% People: Fosters collaboration with team members (Engineering, UX, etc.) to drive value and identify and resolve impediments Acts as a proponent of modern software development practices Advocates for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user needs Works with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps Manages cross functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy and provides education to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or user experience Guides more junior team members in strategy, alignment, analysis and execution tasks Participates in and contributes to learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice) Participates in talent acquisition, development and retention activities in support of team Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to the Product Management Manager or Sr. Manager. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: 3-6 years of relevant work experience Experience working as a Product Manager in a modern software development based enterprise environment Experience with modern software development product management practices and agile methodologies, specifically the extreme programming (XP) principles of paired programming, test driven development, and continuous deployment Proficiency in working in a fast paced, fluid environment where priorities shift on a regular basis Proficiency in communicating with and influencing functional and technical team members at all levels in the organization Proficiency in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional, modern software design and development team Proficiency in creating, prioritizing and accepting user stories Proficiency in conducting user research and testing to understand needs Proficiency in identifying goals, metrics and analytics to measure product value Proficiency in conducting competitive research and analysis Experience guiding more junior team members through Product Management fundamentals in a professional setting Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations Empathy: Understands the needs of multiple stakeholders and is responsive in meeting their needs with the most optimal resolution

Senior Product Manager - Home Services

Position Purpose: The Sr. Product Manager - Merchandising Solutions Pricing is responsible for assessing internal pricing application needs for Merchants and Pricing Managers and working cross-functionally with other product and data science teams to find the fastest way to achieve value around those needs. The role focuses on delivering business value by surfacing strategic pricing decision, improving workflow efficiencies, and driving sales and margin benefits. Within Merchandising Solutions, Sr. Product Managers work closely with teams of developers, designers, and business partners. They support the entire lifecycle of product development including collaboration with business partners and readouts across all levels of the organization. Importantly, the Sr. Product Manager, must be able to work at the strategic level (generating innovative ideas for growth, change management, roadmap planning) and at the tactical level (analyzing data, solving problems, being a force multiplier and leader of their balanced team). The Sr. Product Manager is often responsible for products that are higher-profile and/or that are larger in scope. Key Responsibilities: 50% Strategy &amp; Planning: Seeks to empathize with and understand the end user deeply and use that knowledge to determine the fastest path to deliver value Translates business goals and end user needs into product strategy; communicates direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners Identifies goals, metrics and analytics to determine product value; continually makes recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings Manages and grooms the product backlog; makes future decisions based on the value that will be delivered Partners with Finance to understand financial needs and assist in the creation of business plans for new opportunities Monitors research as well as the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class Ensures that product directions balance both the user needs and business goals of driving sales, improving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction 20% Delivery &amp; Execution: Formulates, tests and refines assumptions and hypotheses through user research and testing Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met Creates, prioritizes and accepts user stories; incorporate them into release planning Makes product decisions that drive value on a daily basis Identifies and considers pros, cons, issues, obstacles, dependencies and value associated with features and enhancements Participates in standups, iteration planning sessions, product demo, and retrospectives Condenses complex technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders 30% People: Fosters collaboration with team members (Engineering, UX, etc.) to drive value and identify and resolve impediments Acts as a proponent of modern software development practices Advocates for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user needs Works with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps Manages cross functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy and provides education to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or user experience Guides more junior team members in strategy, alignment, analysis and execution tasks Participates in and contributes to learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice) Participates in talent acquisition, development and retention activities in support of team Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to the Product Management Manager or Sr. Manager. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: 3-6 years of relevant work experience Experience working as a Product Manager in a modern software development based enterprise environment Experience with modern software development product management practices and agile methodologies, specifically the extreme programming (XP) principles of paired programming, test driven development, and continuous deployment Proficiency in working in a fast paced, fluid environment where priorities shift on a regular basis Proficiency in communicating with and influencing functional and technical team members at all levels in the organization Proficiency in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional, modern software design and development team Proficiency using AI tools to accelerate discovery, prototyping, and technical decision-making Proficiency in creating, prioritizing and accepting user stories Proficiency in conducting user research and testing to understand needs Proficiency in identifying goals, metrics and analytics to measure product value Familiarity with how AI-assisted development is reshaping software delivery practices and can be embedded in customer facing tools Experience guiding more junior team members through Product Management fundamentals in a professional setting Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations Empathy: Understands the needs of multiple stakeholders and is responsive in meeting their needs with the most optimal resolution

Sr. Product Manager - Merchandising Solutions Pricing

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