Product Manager I

Job Overview Product Manager I within the Inventory Solutions portfolio at Cox Automotive, working in a release train that supports Manheim, Central Dispatch, or Ready Logistics. Responsibilities Conduct customer and market research to understand pain points, needs, and opportunities across carrier and shipper workflows. Analyze data and gather insights to inform product decisions related to listing, dispatch, and delivery processes. Support the development and refinement of product vision, feature requirements, and user stories. Collaborate with engineering, design, and cross‑functional partners on product planning, development, and release. Support delivery efforts by helping remove blockers, clarifying requirements, and ensuring teams have what they need to ship successfully. Prepare project status updates and facilitate communication across stakeholders. Participate in post‑launch evaluation and iteration based on customer feedback and metrics. Stay informed about emerging technologies, particularly AI and automation capabilities, and identify opportunities to leverage these innovations. Learn and apply Central Dispatch's product development standards, methodologies, and best practices. Support special projects and initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and generally less than 2 years' experience in a related field; or 4 years' experience in a related field with no degree. Strong curiosity and demonstrated ability to ask insightful questions that drive understanding and uncover opportunities. Propensity for continuous learning and adapting to new technologies, processes, and market dynamics. Foundational skills in managing multiple priorities, requirements analysis, and system integration. Comfortable working with technology and data; technology savvy with ability to learn complex platforms. Acts with integrity and demonstrates foundational skills in building partnerships, driving innovation, focusing on execution, and striving for excellence. Interest in or exposure to logistics, marketplaces, automotive industry, or B2B platforms is a plus. Benefits Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as deemed consistent with duties. Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually. Additional paid time off: bereavement leave, vote leave, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave. Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off. Drug Testing Pre‑employment drug test required. No marijuana test administered. Possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr