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For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking. Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more. As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront. Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Senior Platform Strategy Execution Manager
Location
United States
Posted
52 days ago
Salary
$134.9K - $224.9K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Platform Strategy Execution Manager
Cox Enterprises
• 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.
Job 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).
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