AutoNation
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$100,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from AutoNation AutoNation is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Strategic Projects to drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and partnerships. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Growth, working hand-in-hand with senior leadership to incubate, launch, and scale initiatives that define the future of auto retail. The ideal candidate is an experienced program manager with a proven ability to deliver complex cross-functional projects end-to-end, from scoping and implementation through scaling, performance optimization, and steady-state transition. This is an opportunity to operate at the top management agenda, shaping innovations across technology, operations, partnerships, and customer experience. Prior AutoNation strategic projects have included launching a nationwide tech-enabled insurance offering, enabling customer pay rentals, optimizing performance on a 10,000-vehicle fleet, and introducing new digital e-commerce solutions. Job Description: Responsibilities Program Leadership:
Lead strategic projects from concept to launch, ensuring clear scope, milestones, and accountability. Cross-Functional Execution:
Partner with Technology, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and field teams to align priorities, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure seamless execution. Partnership Implementation:
Manage the rollout of key external partnerships, ensuring business terms are operationalized across AutoNation’s footprint. Performance & P&L Ownership:
Monitor initiative performance, identify improvement levers, and own business results. Provide reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership. Operational Transition:
Drive projects through incubation and scale phases; transition to business owners once in steady state while ensuring continuity of results. Change Agent:
Push the organization forward, breaking down silos, resolving roadblocks, and championing innovation. Strategic Impact:
Support the VP of Strategy & Growth in shaping and executing initiatives aligned to AutoNation’s strategic priorities. Qualifications Experience:
5–10 years in program management, strategy, or operations, ideally with exposure to automotive retail, mobility, or technology-enabled services. Track Record:
Demonstrated success in leading large cross-functional programs and implementing partnerships from concept to scale. Business Acumen:
Strong grasp of P&L ownership, performance tracking, and levers of profitability. Cross-Functional Savvy:
Comfortable working across technology, legal, marketing, and operations; able to translate strategic priorities into execution. Leadership & Influence:
Skilled at managing stakeholders, influencing senior leaders, and driving accountability without direct authority. Structured & Organized:
Highly organized with strong project management discipline; able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Ownership Mindset:
Entrepreneurial, results-oriented, and comfortable taking responsibility for outcomes. Exceptional program management and problem-solving skills. Strong written, verbal, and executive communication abilities. Financial acumen:
with ability to link initiatives to P&L impact. Ability to work under pressure:
manage ambiguity, and deliver results. Familiarity with auto retail operations a plus; consulting or corporate strategy background desirable. Why Join AutoNation? Work directly with the VP of Strategy & Growth and senior leadership on initiatives that shape the future of automotive retail. Gain exposure to high-impact projects across partnerships, technology, operations, and customer experience. Be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment within a Fortune 200 company. Drive measurable business impact while incubating and scaling new innovations. Please apply here on our Careers Site: https://autonation.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/AutoNation-Headquarters/Product--Mobility---Manager-1_JR2025128726 Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Consulting Industries:
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$100,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from AutoNation AutoNation is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Strategic Projects to drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and partnerships. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Growth, working hand-in-hand with senior leadership to incubate, launch, and scale initiatives that define the future of auto retail. The ideal candidate is an experienced program manager with a proven ability to deliver complex cross-functional projects end-to-end, from scoping and implementation through scaling, performance optimization, and steady-state transition. This is an opportunity to operate at the top management agenda, shaping innovations across technology, operations, partnerships, and customer experience. Prior AutoNation strategic projects have included launching a nationwide tech-enabled insurance offering, enabling customer pay rentals, optimizing performance on a 10,000-vehicle fleet, and introducing new digital e-commerce solutions. Job Description: Responsibilities Program Leadership:
Lead strategic projects from concept to launch, ensuring clear scope, milestones, and accountability. Cross-Functional Execution:
Partner with Technology, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and field teams to align priorities, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure seamless execution. Partnership Implementation:
Manage the rollout of key external partnerships, ensuring business terms are operationalized across AutoNation’s footprint. Performance & P&L Ownership:
Monitor initiative performance, identify improvement levers, and own business results. Provide reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership. Operational Transition:
Drive projects through incubation and scale phases; transition to business owners once in steady state while ensuring continuity of results. Change Agent:
Push the organization forward, breaking down silos, resolving roadblocks, and championing innovation. Strategic Impact:
Support the VP of Strategy & Growth in shaping and executing initiatives aligned to AutoNation’s strategic priorities. Qualifications Experience:
5–10 years in program management, strategy, or operations, ideally with exposure to automotive retail, mobility, or technology-enabled services. Track Record:
Demonstrated success in leading large cross-functional programs and implementing partnerships from concept to scale. Business Acumen:
Strong grasp of P&L ownership, performance tracking, and levers of profitability. Cross-Functional Savvy:
Comfortable working across technology, legal, marketing, and operations; able to translate strategic priorities into execution. Leadership & Influence:
Skilled at managing stakeholders, influencing senior leaders, and driving accountability without direct authority. Structured & Organized:
Highly organized with strong project management discipline; able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Ownership Mindset:
Entrepreneurial, results-oriented, and comfortable taking responsibility for outcomes. Exceptional program management and problem-solving skills. Strong written, verbal, and executive communication abilities. Financial acumen:
with ability to link initiatives to P&L impact. Ability to work under pressure:
manage ambiguity, and deliver results. Familiarity with auto retail operations a plus; consulting or corporate strategy background desirable. Why Join AutoNation? Work directly with the VP of Strategy & Growth and senior leadership on initiatives that shape the future of automotive retail. Gain exposure to high-impact projects across partnerships, technology, operations, and customer experience. Be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment within a Fortune 200 company. Drive measurable business impact while incubating and scaling new innovations. Please apply here on our Careers Site: https://autonation.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/AutoNation-Headquarters/Product--Mobility---Manager-1_JR2025128726 Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Consulting Industries:
Retail Motor Vehicles Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AutoNation by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Get notified about new Project Manager jobs in
Fort Lauderdale, FL . Fort Lauderdale, FL $75,000 - $120,000 2 weeks ago Senior Manager, Project Management (Remote) Boca Raton, FL $115,000 - $155,000 1 day ago Broward County, FL $110,000 - $130,000 12 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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