We’re growing again and need a Director of Product Management to join our team!
A2Z Sync is a disruptor in the automotive industry—transforming the sales process into a transparent experience for customers and providing the tools necessary for dealers to transact.
Overview
We are seeking a strong hands-on leader for growing Product team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving our product vision and strategy, aligning closely with our overarching business goals, and responding adeptly to customer, partner and market demands. You will lead all aspects of the product lifecycle from inception through to market delivery,championing innovation and ensuring our solutions meet our customers' needs effectively. You will build, guide and mentor multiple agile product teams in the successful creation and implementation of product backlogs, release and launch plans. You will manage a diverse portfolio, balancing short-term objectives with long-term vision. This role demands a highly analytical, technical, and collaborative individual who can work seamlessly across various functions and teams, guiding our products to drive aggressive growth for both our customers and business.
Our office is located in the Denver Tech Center (DTC) in Greenwood Village, CO, but this position can be 100% remote. You’ll be expected to be available during core “office hours”, which are based on US Mountain Time.
Responsibilities
- Product Roadmap & Release Plans: Work closely with multiple stakeholders including executive, sales, customer support, operations, customers, and partners to build a multi-generational product roadmap with supporting release and launch plans.
- Team Building & Development: Build and lead multiple agile teams of Product Owners, Product Managers and UI/UX Engineers to ensure successful execution against product roadmaps and release plans.
- Continuous Improvement: Groom and mentor product owners and teams with functional & technical requirements for epics and features. Continuously monitor velocity and coach Product Owners and teams on areas of improvement.
- Processes & Tools: Build effective SDLC processes, tools and standards that can be implemented by agile development teams.
- Engineering Alignment: Partner with Engineering leadership and Principal Engineers to provide the technical and architectural foundation and frameworks to the various agile development teams.
- Customers & Partners: Be the Subject Matter Expert for the company with customers & partners. Lead the collaboration on the collection of product requirements and designs and elicit voice of customer at every step of the development process. Be obsessed with customer experience and satisfaction and build a culture within the company for the same.
- Vision and Strategy: Develop, articulate, and continuously align the product vision and strategy with the company's goals, driving the product roadmap with a keen focus on impact, customer needs, and business objectives. You’re a strategic thinker adept at linking customer use cases with technology solutions for a holistic end-to-end
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate extensively with executives, sales, customer support, operations, engineering, training, client success, and finance, guiding products from concept to launch.
- Customer-Centric Design: Deeply understand customer pain points and desires, translating these into innovative products and features. Synthesize feedback from external stakeholders into actionable insights, shaping our product offerings.
- Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring products meet and exceed customer needs and business goals through meticulous development, launch, and sustainment phases.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize analytics to inform decision-making, focusing on key metrics to drive product initiatives and optimize performance across all product Research the competitive landscape and provide improvement recommendations to the product team.
Skills and Experience
Required
- 15+ years of product/engineering experience, specifically within a fast-paced SaaS startup
- 10+ years of experience working in the retail automotive industry.
- 5+ years of experience working in the automotive lending and finance space.
- 5+ years of experience leading and managing product development teams.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate a vision and strategy that motivates teams and focuses efforts on achieving business goals.
- Strong technical background, with a deep understanding of product, technology, and UX, allowing for effective research and solutioning.
- Strong analytical skills, adept at metric development, data analysis, and leveraging insights for product development.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of building successful, customer-centric digital products in a fast-paced environment.
- 5+ years of experience working with teams spread across multiple geographies and time zones with flexibility in work hours and schedules.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- A strong sense of ownership, drive, and a pragmatic attitude, with a track record of driving products from concept to market.
About A2Z Sync
A2Z Sync is a fast-paced and innovative automotive SaaS company seeking to make life better for our customers. We offer you a fun, casual, and collaborative culture, while fostering an environment where you work hard, see your results, and feel your impact. We are committed to our employees, and this starts with providing benefits that allow you to care for you and your family.
Mission
To make the complex journey of automotive retail simpler and more profitable.
Values
- Customer Focus: We are passionate about our customers' success.
- Integrity: We are transparent and honest and communicate openly.
- Innovation: We thrive on proving the unproven.
- Accountability: We do what we say, and we follow through.
- Inclusivity: We value and honor diversity of opinions, experiences, and backgrounds.
- Community: We support our team and serve our local community.
Here’s how we are doing it:
- A2Z Sync offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- We cover your STD/LTD and life insurance.
- Matching 401k plan
- Unlimited paid time off, including 9 paid holidays.
- Opportunity to work with a great team where your insights will be valued.
A2Z Sync is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.