Cox Automotive is a significant player in the automotive industry, transforming the way people buy, sell, own, and use cars. Our mission is to connect individuals to their goals, both today and tomorrow. At Cox Automotive, we offer the chance to take an important role in the digital revolution of the automotive industry. Our employees are part of an energetic team that builds world-class solutions to benefit the auto buying public, dealers, and manufacturers. At Cox Automotive, you'll be immersed in an environment that values your teamwork and creative problem-solving techniques.

We are in search of an adeptProject Managerto drive cross-functional program management for strategic marketing initiatives. This role requires experience in project management, overseeing the planning, distribution, execution and closing of projects within the organization.

This role involves coordinating all aspects of many organizational projects, which incudes managing mean-time-to-market and results, establishing and monitoring the schedule, aiding marketing managers in defining the scope, and ensuring that all the details align with the projects overall objectives.

Collaboration with various business functions will be key along with the ability to manage mitigating risks and ensuring successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, adaptable, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently, meeting goals, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Possessing exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, the ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and excels in cross-functional team settings. You'll closely collaborate with leadership, strategy, user experience, creative, and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

You must be an exceptional manager who can carry a larger load, listen, ask questions, and provide clear and concise directions forward for the team. A collaborator who understands and cultivates the value and the unique perspectives others bring to the work and the dynamics of an organization.

What You'll Do

Master project and program management. Communications and delivery execution.
Ensure we are actively managing all projects and work from a resourcing (internal and external), timeline, deliverable, quality, and budget standpoint using project management tools as necessary.
Communicate project timelines, goals, and results effectively to key stakeholders.
Proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, strategists, sales, product, and creative teams, to define project scopes, timelines, and resource allocation.
Develop and maintain project adjustments, budgets, and resource plans, consistently monitoring progress and making needed changes.
Create and refine all processes as needed to reflect any changing needs and expectations, new technologies and new areas of opportunity.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, resolving project-related challenges for successful delivery.
Conduct regular project meetings, provide status updates, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Schedule kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly results and optimization meetings, manage process, and report summaries concisely.
Write executive summaries.
Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Manage resource availability and allocation, and handle changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
Foster collaboration between internal teams for a unified approach to initiatives.

What's In It for You?

Here's a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies, and accommodating work schedules.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families.
Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Access to financial wellness/planning resources.

Minimum

Who You Are/ Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years of experience in end-to-end project planning, project management, workflow process, creating/managing schedules, outside production/sourcing, vendor management, developing/tracking budgets and internal communications. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years of experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Teamwork, Click-Up, Monday.com, etc., and a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage client relationships.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to handling project-related challenges.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Degree in business, project management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of B2B marketing strategies, including lead generation, account-based marketing, and customer retention and marketing technology.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!

USD 70,700.00 - 106,100.00 per year

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $70,700.00 - $106,100.00. 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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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