Serve as a strategic program manager responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives
Ensure stakeholder alignment, remove organizational barriers, and drive decision-making at the working team level
Manage complex strategic projects from inception through launch
Establish success metrics and business intelligence frameworks to track outcomes
Influence functional leaders to ensure coordinated execution
Own the operational execution of key initiatives
Identify risks and dependencies early
Ensure systems, processes, and communication plans support organizational readiness
Maintain clear project documentation
Drive crisp status updates across agreed channels
Prepare materials that support executive decision-making and stakeholder engagement
Lead the development and communication of comprehensive product launch strategies
Manage projects requiring collaboration across multiple areas/groups with limited leadership support
Work effectively on multiple projects at one time
Drive decision-making and ensure on-time delivery of defined deliverables

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years experience in a related field
The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years experience in a related field
Experience working within a dealership or knowledge of dealer operations
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Copilot
Experience directing employees, contractors and consultants in a project team setting or cross-functional work environment
Experience writing, tracking and communicating detailed project plans
Experience in writing and/or reviewing business and technical specifications or other project documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional listening and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently or in a collaborative environment
Proven track record of successfully owning and planning the full lifecycle of a product launch

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
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
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
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

Senior Project/Program Manager – Deal Central

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