Operations Management Director

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Operations Management Director

Management Level

Director

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $131, $219, 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

Job Description

The Operations Management Director will report directly to the Sr. Director, Strategic Planning and is responsible for executing strategy, and driving business transformation and operational excellence across Cox Fleet business. The Director will lead a team and assist in the planning, development and execution of these strategies.  The Director will also help develop strategies that are vital to enabling Fleet as they pertain to partner relationships (Clients, Vendors and Other Business Partners).  The Director will have direct contact with our Customers, External Business Partners and matrixed internal business partners to help improve the business.  The Director will bring ideas, concepts, and competitive threats to light to help develop plans to mitigate these threats as well as help drive business improvement.  The Director will engage directly with stakeholders to identify current needs and assess a potential solution as well as identify new opportunities within the market.   This position will provide insight and help drive to execution the overall connected solution across the Fleet business.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead a team (~3 direct reports) responsible for executing against the long-term vision and strategy for Fleet.

• Provide thought-leadership, direction and prioritization of product and operational enhancements to drive client experience, operational efficiencies, and organizational transformation efforts.

• Responsible for driving execution of the long-term strategies for Fleet as it pertains to our marketplace solutions, Vendors and business needs.

• Help ensure that our strategies align across our platforms and realize the long-term goals of Fleet Services

• Leverage advanced management and communication skills to facilitate complex team meetings involving business, product, operations and technical resources.

• Other duties as needed or required

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must be able to clearly understand the business needs of Fleet

• Must be able to clearly articulate an understanding of the issues and be able to present solutions

• Must have the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business lines and matrixed organizations to help drive results

• Must be able to drive to execution agreed upon strategies

• Must be able to present and articulate solutions and strategies to Fleet Service partners.

Minimum Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years' experience in a related field; or 14 years' experience in a related field

• Experience:  At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role

• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and written.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, analyze complex problems and suggest appropriate solutions, exhibiting good decision quality and strategic mindset.

• Excellent organizational skills, business insight, and financial acumen.

• Proven ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range strategies and goals, driving appropriate results.

• Ability to schedule and prioritize tasks of team to promote the efficient use of time and monitor progress against schedule.

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in an operations environment, while ensuring accountability.

• Ability to negotiate contracts

• Requires fluency with MS-Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.  Project preferred, but not required

• Ability to travel around 25% of the time

• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited

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

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
 

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