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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
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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)

The Home Depot

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

Position Purpose: A Logistics Sr. Analyst uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, improve and/or control Logistics operations and processes. Sr. Logistics Analysts are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Logistics management. Solves problems by considering courses of action within the framework of business goals and standards. Operates with minimal supervision and once given general assignments, prioritizes and executes tasks. Provides and communicates recommendations to upper management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts in daily work tasks. Must be a self starter, detail oriented, able to support and lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions with the Logistics organization, and able to manage vendor/business relationships. - Daily project activity coordination for multiple large scale initiatives such as Supply Chain Sync, Manual Floor Load, and Breakpack enhancement Implementation. - Developing and executing score carding for project and key organizational metrics to evaluate the performance to business case of those projects. - Performs forecasting, development and implementation of process improvement opportunities associated with assigned projects - Performs analysis in support of requested business and systemic enhancements which will result in cost savings to the company Key Responsibilities: 25% Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution. Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs 25% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology. Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking and analysis 20% Provides recommendations to senior management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts 20% Performs data management through data mining/data modeling/data analysis/cost/benefit analysis/process mapping/%/or problem analysis while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility. Develops &amp; maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Supports business through ad-hoc queries &amp; maintains reports 10% Manages vendor/business partner relationships Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This position reports to Manager of Sr Manager 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. Preferred Qualifications: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Math or Finance Degree Master's Degree Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Word and Visio. Advanced Skills in: Mini-Tab, Access, SQL, Visual Basic Skills for Data Acquisition and Analysis, Visio-Process Mapping Skills Project Management Skills Finance/CBA/Capital Budget Experience 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: None

Senior Analyst - International Logistics, Ocean Operations

Sonic Drive-In

<div><div>The Senior Manager, Category Management will report to the Director, Category Management and is responsible for developing and executing Sonic&rsquo;s beverage, snacks and sides categories, packaging, and innovation strategies that support Sonic&rsquo;s long-term growth objectives.</div><div> 
This role plays a critical leadership position in shaping the menu innovation roadmap, identifying growth opportunities, and translating consumer, operational, and business insights into actionable category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and brand differentiation.</div><div> 
The Senior Manager leads the end-to-end development and execution of menu and category initiatives, including the innovation pipeline management, market testing, launch readiness, go-to-market planning, packaging and cross functional coordination across Culinary, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Consumer Insights.</div><div> 
This role is accountable for ensuring initiatives are strategically sound, operationally executable, and successfully launched. In addition, this position provides ongoing category stewardship through performance analysis, consumer and marketplace research, and identification of emerging trends and whitespace opportunities. As a key business partner, the Senior Manager influences organizational decision-making by delivering strategic recommendations, managing complex projects, and aligning cross-functional teams around initiatives that support sustainable growth and strengthen Sonic&rsquo;s competitive position.<div><div>
Responsibilities:</div><div>
Lead Category Strategy and Growth</div><div><ul><li>
Develop and execute short- and long-term category, product, and packaging strategies that support Sonic&rsquo;s business objectives and drive sustainable sales and profit growth.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Identify emerging consumer trends, marketplace opportunities, and white space platforms to inform the innovation road map and future growth initiatives.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Partner with category management director and senior leadership to establish category priorities and strategic recommendations.</li></ul></div><div>
Own Innovation Pipeline</div><div><ul><li>
Lead the end-to-end innovation process from concept development through commercialization, including opportunity identification, business case development, product testing, launch planning, and post launch evaluation.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Build and manage the beverage, snack, and sides pipeline of innovation initiatives across core menu, limited time offers, and packaging.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Collaborate with culinary to develop, refine, and validate new products and platforms.</li></ul></div><div>
Lead Market Testing and Launch Execution</div><div><ul><li>
Oversee market test strategy, execution, and performance evaluation to ensure initiatives are operationally sound and commercially successful.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Drive launch readiness activities, including stage gate deliverables, execution checklist, operational alignment, training requirements, and launch materials.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring projects remain on schedule and meet business objectives.</li></ul></div><div>
Own Category Performance and Insights</div><div><ul><li>
Monitor category, product, promotion, and test performance to identify opportunities for growth, optimization, and profitability improvement.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Lead consumer research efforts and leverage marketplace, competitive, and operational insights to inform category strategy and innovation priorities.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Develop data-driven recommendations and present findings to senior leadership.</li></ul></div><div>
Management &amp; Direct Reports:</div><div><ul><li>
1 Category Specialist</li></ul></div><div> 
Requirements:</div><div><ul><li>
4 Year Degree Preferred</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
7+ years of experience in a category or brand management position</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Business acumen, including understanding of market trends, consumers, competitors and P&amp;L fluency.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Experience taking product ideas from ideation to execution.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to think strategically and creatively.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to collect and synthesize information, making it relevant, understandable, and actionable for key stakeholders.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially the ability to explain difficult concepts in applicable business terms. Strong ability to summarize strategies into (PowerPoint) presentations in clear and understandable message.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint are required.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Is detail oriented with a focus on accuracy, process management, and execution excellence.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Project Management and strong ability to work with cross-functional teams.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritize and be detail oriented.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Self-starter personality with excellent organizational skills who can operate with some supervision and has the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ideal candidate has an inquisitive nature, a passion for learning and solving problems and a growth mindset.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business priorities.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
A go getter who carries a positive attitude every day and who desires to grow in the role and within the marketing organization.</li></ul></div><div> 
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby&rsquo;s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin&rsquo;, Jimmy John&rsquo;s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. 
 
We&rsquo;re made up of some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic restaurant brands, but we&rsquo;re much more than just a restaurant company. We&rsquo;re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple&mdash;it&rsquo;s an experience. At Inspire, that&rsquo;s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.</div></div></div> 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby&rsquo;s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin&rsquo;, Jimmy John&rsquo;s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We&rsquo;re made up of some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic restaurant brands, but we&rsquo;re much more than just a restaurant company. We&rsquo;re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple&mdash;it&rsquo;s an experience. At Inspire, that&rsquo;s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.</div>

Senior Manager - Category Management, Marketing - Sonic

Position Purpose: The Financial Services &amp; Payments Finance Manager is responsible for managing the FS&amp;P P&amp;L including cost of acceptance, private label credit card P&amp;L, and G&amp;A. The Finance Manager&rsquo;s responsibilities include: (i) P&amp;L forecasting and planning, (ii) preparing and presenting financial analysis to FS&amp;P leadership, (iii) preparing monthly and ad-hoc reporting, (iv) identifying trends and develop/implement strategies to achieve financial targets, and (v) reviewing and analyzing the performance of Home Depot&rsquo;s Private Label Credit Card portfolios. Additionally, the associate will manage the relationship with Global FP&amp;A and act as a liaison to Accounting. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Analysis/Problem Solving - Works to fully understand business; identify and implement process and organizational improvements. Plans and ensures execution of department objectives. Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures and ensures that budgetary goals are met. Reviews monthly metrics to ensure goals are met. Conduct financial planning for function and make appropriate recommendations. Leads, plans, and coordinates work teams in an efficient manner to effectively perform any financial function and activity; utilizes metrics to track performance and manage workload. Ensures operational processes and procedures are compliant and consist with established policies. Drive key functional financial metrics. Project Management- Develops and supports a strategic alliance with business partners. Participates in cross-functional activities focused on solving business issues and enhancing our competitive advantage. Facilitates cross-functional communication with other areas of the business including but not limited to Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate, Operations, and Information Systems. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to a Sr. Manager This position will have direct reports Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 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: Experience in Planning (Budgeting), Forecasting, and Financial Analysis MBA preferred. 5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting. Private Label Credit or Bankcard portfolio analysis Working knowledge of SQL and Google BigQuery SAP/S4 HANA AI: Gemini and Copilot 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: MBA Minimum Years of Work Experience: 5 Competencies: Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analysis and reporting of financial data. Knowledge of business and mgmt. Principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively. Judgement and decision-making skills; considering relative costs, benefits of potential actions.

Finance Manager - Credit Services

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