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AutoNation Headquarters Position Summary: The AutoNation Marketplace team is building a portfolio of Products that use a human-centered, data-informed approach to transform the way people digitally interact with their vehicles and each other. As an incubator within the nation’s largest automotive retailer, Marketplace is positioned to drive the future of digital experiences and create impactful change in the daily lives of consumers. As a Senior Product Manager on the Marketplace team, you will be the third product member to join the ground floor of a passionate and growing team of cross-functional digital experts in product, engineering, and design. In this role, you will be a leading driver of the squad and agency partners through product development, research and testing, creating a feedback loop, and developing KPIs as we build and grow our first product and support infrastructure from 0-1. We are looking for a highly collaborative team member with a fanatical focus on the customer, and experience leading data-powered connected products in areas of disparate systems and processes. AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. Organizational Relationships: This role is a direct report to the Director of Product for AutoNation Marketplace, building relationships with the Marketplace squad of engineers, designers, consumer researchers, and partnership managers, as well as throughout the organization with other digital product, marketing, customer service, and legal teams. Job Responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional core squad of internal and agency product managers, engineers, and designers to build and iterate Marketplace product(s) and accompanying support infrastructure across the product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical execution Create, manage, and communicate roadmaps and feature prioritization across Marketplace product(s) Ensure comprehensive, detailed product documentation is created and accessible to guide product development Advocate for customers throughout product development by understanding user needs, behaviors, and pain points through consumer research, user feedback loops, data analytics, and product testing Define, measure, and report the outcomes of product initiatives leading into portfolio and organizational objectives Influence roadmaps across AutoNation digital products to aid in Marketplace objectives while ensuring alignment to organizational success Manage and mentor Product Managers as Marketplace team expands Qualifications: 5-8+ years of experience in digital product management, preferably with a focus on mobile, connected, and/or data-powered products 2-5+ years of experience managing and leading product teams and cross-functional product squads Demonstrated success collaboratively launching and growing products from 0-1 Ability to understand and collaborate on complex technical concepts and systems with engineers and scientists, with a focus on AI/ML Strong ability to empathize with and advocate for consumers Experience conducting user research and analysis to develop deep insights into customer needs and behaviors Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues Next Possible Position: Group Product Manager Physical Requirements: Travel up to 15% of the time within the United States, most often to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and/or the LA area of California. Company Overview AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric. Benefits Click here to learn more about our Benefits. Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you. AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.