The ideal candidate will combine a vision of a high performing Engineering organization, a strong program management capability, and an extensive background in leading large multi-discipline organizations to create and deliver programs that result in improved operational excellence.
Your Role
- Partner with the Product and Engineering Leadership to develop critical operational initiatives
- Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives and participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement and incremental efficiencies
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to drive all aspects of full-time and contractor hiring for the organization
- Partner with finance to facilitate the financial management process, including financial planning, cost management, resource modeling, and cost tracking
- Manage the internal communications strategy
- Create a data-driven culture with respect to Engineering productivity and outcomes
- Develop, track and report on KPIs related to maintenance, product development, platform performance and platform stability
- Engage with Engineering leaders across scrum teams to execute on KPIs
- Manage key agile scaling initiatives across the Engineering organization
- Establish and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our vendors to include tracking performance, SOW renewals, cost accounting, etc.
What We Look For
- BA/BS degree in a related discipline Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR MS degree +6 years of experience in a related discipline; OR PhD +3 years of relevant experience; OR 12 years of relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Must have Software Engineering Management experience within the past 5 years
- Must have a minimum of 5 years leading software development teams in an Agile SDLC
- Release Train level Scrum leadership experience
- Deep understanding of technology industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices
- Comprehensive and expert knowledge of the interactive software development process
- Experience managing large-scale programs
- Working ability to set project schedules, deliverables, and manage budgets
- Posses program management skills with the ability to prioritize work in a changing environment
- Attention to detail, schedule awareness and ability to drive organizations to healthy and timely results
- Experience managing and guiding senior leadership via influence rather than command and control techniques
- Must possess an ability to build key business relationships and contribute to the emerging technology culture within Cox Automotive
- Experienced storyteller with a passion for creating and delivering innovative communication approaches to engineering audiences
- Previous Software Development skills is a plus
USD 119,600.00 - 199,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. 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.
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
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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.
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At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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