Senior Platform Strategy Execution Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for driving day-to-day platform strategy initiatives and operational excellence across Cox Automotive's retail solutions.
• Reports to the Senior Director, Strategic Planning & Platform Strategy and owns execution of critical workstreams focused on platform integration, orchestration, and quick-win delivery.
• Lead cross-solution integration execution, translate strategic vision into actionable plans, and ensure platform initiatives deliver immediate, measurable value.
• Execute specific workstreams within Cox Automotive's Retail Platform Strategy, translating strategic vision for platform components into detailed implementation plans with clear milestones.
• Identify and prioritize quick-win opportunities that deliver tangible business results within short timeframes.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of platform initiatives, tracking all details, dependencies, and action items while monitoring performance metrics.
• Lead day-to-day execution of cross-solution integration initiatives, managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables with exceptional attention to detail.
• Partner with product and technical teams to coordinate implementation, maintain comprehensive project plans and stakeholder communications, and resolve blockers while maintaining positive relationships.
• Develop integration roadmaps that prioritize high-impact, achievable milestones aligned with broader platform strategy.
• Drive UI/UX harmonization execution by coordinating with product and design teams to implement consistent patterns and standards.
• Track and document user feedback systematically, identifying experience gaps and maintaining detailed records of design decisions.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships across Cox Automotive, communicating project status, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively.
• Present updates and recommendations to business leaders with confidence, manage project-related risks with foresight, and facilitate meetings effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years experience in a related field.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6 years experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years experience in a related field; or 12 years experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience includes: progressive work in strategic planning, corporate strategy, and/or management consulting.
• Proven ability to execute complex initiatives and manage technical teams in matrixed product organizations, with excellent understanding of how to translate between business strategy and technical implementation.
• Exceptional project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, identify quick wins, and maintain meticulous documentation ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize information and develop actionable recommendations quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with outstanding interpersonal skills, positive demeanor, and collaborative working style that builds strong relationships and energizes teams.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with strategic direction and commitment to operational excellence.
• Travel: 15%.

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.
• 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).