Senior Manager of Product Management

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.

Job SummaryManages, directs, and oversees product management operations for the Payments team. Builds and manages the product roadmap that addresses market needs and opportunities to support OEC’s goals and strategies. Manages senior and mid-level product professionals, and coaches the team for continual success.

Key Responsibilities 1. Manages and leads the Payments product team, driving business processes for the product line(s). Motivates and coaches team members for continual success, resolves high-level obstacles, as necessary, and provides formal and informal feedback. 2. Analyzes market data and works with third parties and customers, including national accounts, to identify needs and define new product opportunities. Maintains detailed knowledge of market conditions, competing products, and customers. Defines the product roadmap, manages budget, success criteria, adhering to the Product Lifecycle, and sets expectations with all relevant stakeholders. 3. Builds product line strategy and execution plan for the Payments team to deliver on financial and customer commitments, collaborating cross-functionally at all levels of the organization, to include product development, marketing, and sales. 4. Designs product packaging, pricing, and name to distinguish product line(s) from other OEC products in line with the product’s value proposition. 5. Creates and delivers presentations at speaking engagements to drive customer awareness of product capabilities and new customer initiatives. 6. Develops and manages relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), third parties, and other external industry professionals, and is seen as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for the product line(s). 7. Maintains a solid understanding of the competitive landscape, OEC solutions and strategy, and customer needs; develops product line strategy based on those dynamics. 8. Assumes profit & loss responsibility, including effective management of investment agenda and return of investment.

EducationA bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in marketing or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.

ExperienceAt least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a product development environment managing large scale projects and implementations, knowledge of Agile frameworks, plus at least 4 years of management responsibility leading direct reports and projects to successful completion.Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities: - Ability to lead diverse teams and create an engaging and positive culture that motivates and empowers others to do great work. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor communications to a specific audience or call to action. - Ability to manage and lead at both a daily operational level with direct reports, as well as at a strategic level with OEC leadership. - Passionate about building and nurturing client relationships and delivering the best possible experience. - Engaging presentation skills with the ability to effectively speak to and interact with various sizes/types of audiences in a professional and easy to understand manner. - Able to maintain detailed knowledge of market conditions, competing products, and customers. - Can apply principles of analytical thinking to define and solve complex problems.

Travel - Travel for this position is required and anticipated to be approximately 10-30% of the time.

What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry.

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