Lead Product Owner

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Lead Product Owner Management Level Manager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. 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. Job Description Lead Product Owner Innovation matters most when it meets real needs. That's why we're looking for a Lead Product Owner to guide our teams through the development of products that are building a better future. In this role, you'll shape a product roadmap, set team priorities and ensure that products align with customer needs. Ready to dive deep into our products? Let's talk! The Lead Product Owner will own and maintain visibility into the product and optimization backlog, ensuring continuous refinement and prioritization of enhancements, defects, and strategic improvements based on data-driven insights. They will apply data analytics to assess impact, track performance, and inform prioritization ensuring decisions are grounded in business objectives and consumer behavior trends. Writing epics and stories in plain language, clearly articulating product functionality while balancing technical feasibility and market demands. Leads strategic and tactical planning efforts by aligning backlog priorities with the broader product vision, consumer needs, and key business objectives. The Lead Product Owner will champion backlog integrity and iteration cycles to ensure timely resolution of defects and feature enhancements, balancing speed-to-market with long-term scalability. We are needing someone who can manage stakeholder relationships, partnering cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, UX, Analytics and other departments to drive successful roadmap execution. Sets direction, defines roadmap to develop and execute a comprehensive approach to deliver one or more products, capabilities, services or enhancements in accordance with product roadmap(s). Engages with / leads two or more Scrum teams, depending on platform size, to build, enhance and manage diverse products, capabilities and/or services. Demonstrates a depth of knowledge with focus on world-class delivery and quality for release planning and defect management. Acts an advocate for the customer while balancing business goals and workflow optimizations for successful feature delivery. Prioritizes and manages backlog and implementation, ensuring product execution meets product strategy, performance, user and company / business / financial requirements. Leads processes to refine features into user stories and story acceptance criteria. Coordinates with Product Leaders and Release Train to deliver on a vision that crosses multiple delivery streams and Release Trains. Partners with Sales, Sales Operations, Client Solutions, Editorial, Advertising, Legal, SEO, and Marketing teams to drive communication of product performance and value. Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 years' experience in a related field; or 10 years' experience in a related field. Advanced skills in analytical thinking, project administration & management, requirements analysis, system & technology integration and technology savvy. Acts with integrity. Advanced skills in building partnerships, driving innovation, focusing on execution and striving for excellence. Other duties as needed or required. 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. Cox brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.