Lead Product Manager - Inventory Mgmt (US-Remote) at CDK in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

We are looking for a technical, growth-minded Lead Product Manager to join CDK's Product team, with focus on CDK's inventory management portfolio of products. As one of our product manager's, one will have significant influence in helping to shape the development and management of the inventory management portfolio, allowing for its rich feature set and AI-powered predictive inventory capabilities, which will be a welcomed enhancement to the CDK portfolio.


Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Defines product vision and roadmap for inventory management portfolio, aligning with overall business


• Trusted partner with peers in product management and other cross-functional teams (i.e.: engineering, design, product marketing) to ensure successful fulfillment of product requirements related to the vision, strategy, and roadmap for CDK's inventory management portfolio


• Partners with Product Marketing leaders, to develop and lead a uniquely differentiated value proposition for product that resonates with internal and external stakeholders, resulting in market share and margin growth


• Collaborates with launch management to ensure smooth, collaborative go-to-market plan, as well as with sales, customer support, pricing, business development, on effective product growth and adoptions, tracking customer feedback and objection handling


• Conducts research and analysis to deeply understand our customers' needs to ensure success of our product offerings


• Communicates effectively with senior executives, and other key stakeholders, keeping everyone informed about product progress, roadmaps, and upcoming features


• Ensures inventory management products offer proper functionality and integrations with other CDK portfolio of products


• Serves as credible subject matter expert and thought leader; uses functional and domain experience to mentor and guide other product managers

Required Qualification and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, Engineering or equivalent industry experience


• 6+ years of product owner or product management experience in an Enterprise, full lifecycle, SaaS businesses


• Must possess a strong understanding of inventory management best practices and principals for consideration


• Proven track record of working with customers and technical teams to deliver solutions that are scalable and have a product-market fit


• Empathetic and user led/data driven approach to problem-solving and decision making that addresses customer pain points and drives business value


• Must have experience in Agile software/DevOps methodologies


• Previous experience working with globally distributed teams


• Passion for collaboration and solving complex technical problems with other people


• Proven ability to influence and drive strategy across a large organization and multiple stakeholders


• A sense of pride and personal accountability for end-to-end quality and the user experience


• Exceptionally clear and concise written and verbal communication


• Nimble and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment


• Strong track record of product execution in dynamic environment


• Open to period travel, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or other graduate degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field


• Automotive Industry


• Pragmatic Institute, Product Management Credentials or strong foundational knowledge

Base Salary Ranges: $145,000 - $170,000


CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  


• 401K Matching Program
  
  


• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

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CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.


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