Company
Cox Automotive - USAJob Family Group
Job Profile
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Flexible Work Option
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Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $98,300.00 - $147,500.00. 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
The role combines hands-on operational involvement with program leadership. The Senior Program Manager is actively engaged in day-to-day aspects of the CAPG process, including supporting pre-approval flow, resolving escalations, partnering on in-cycle issue resolution, and soliciting SVP- and EVP-level approvals as needed. At the same time, this role is accountable for defining and maintaining the forecasting, governance model, decision frameworks, intake standards, and escalation paths—using day-to-day signal to identify systemic issues and drive durable improvements to how hiring operates at scale.
What You'll Do:
Hiring Governance & Program Leadership
Own and evolve hiring forecasting, governance frameworks, leadership approvals, intake standards, and approval guardrails.
Define and document clear ownership boundaries between governance and operational execution.
Facilitate cross-functional forums to review demand, trends, risks, and constraints.
Surface systemic issues and recommend data-backed improvements.
Early Career & Internal Talent Programs
Own governance and annual planning for Early Career and intern programs.
Partner with Talent, Finance, HR, and Engineering leaders on approvals, capacity planning, and conversion strategy.
Define decision criteria and resolution paths for non-standard scenarios.
Align Internal Mobility initiatives with hiring governance and workforce constraints.
Forecasting, Analytics & Change Enablement
Lead portfolio-level hiring and headcount forecasting in partnership with Finance and Engineering Operations.
Produce executive-ready insights on hiring trends, risks, and outcomes.
Design and maintain hiring playbooks, documentation, and change enablement materials.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years 'experience in a related field.
5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, workforce planning, or HR-related roles.
Proven success leading cross-functional programs with senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and influencing without authority.
Preferred
Experience with enterprise-scale hiring or early career programs.
Demonstrated ability to design governance models separate from tactical execution.
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Benefits
About Us
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (or alternate combinations of advanced degrees/experience as described)
- 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, workforce planning, or HR-related roles
- Proven success leading cross-functional programs with senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and influencing without authority
- Experience owning governance and annual planning for Early Career and intern programs (preferred when noted)
- Experience with enterprise-scale hiring or early career programs
- Demonstrated ability to design governance models separate from tactical execution
- Willingness to travel up to 5%
- Clear pre-employment drug test
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship (no OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship)
Cox Automotive Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cox Automotive Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Cox Automotive Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources. Wellness and wellbeing programs further enhance the value of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a competitive employer match and well‑supported plan structure that stand out within total rewards. These elements are viewed as adding meaningful long‑term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑building resources, including adoption and fertility support, are emphasized. Childcare and caregiving supports reinforce a family‑friendly package.
Cox Automotive Inc. Insights
What We Do
Cox Automotive is a global automotive services and technology provider that offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders, and fleets.









