Senior Product Manager – Learning Management System (LMS)
Location: Irvine, California (Onsite)
Client: Leading US Automotive Manufacturer
Initiative: Greenfield, GenAI-Enabled LMS Program
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager with strong experience in the automotive domain, dealer–OEM ecosystem, and dealer agent training workflows . An understanding of how training is delivered across dealer networks—along with exposure to Learning Management Systems—will be extremely valuable for this role.
The PM will lead a new GenAI-powered LMS initiative for a major US automotive OEM, working onsite with VP-level business and training leaders. This role is responsible for defining the product vision, shaping the roadmap, translating needs into epics/user stories, and acting as the primary bridge between the business sponsors and offshore engineering teams. Delivery will be under a fixed budget and timeline, requiring strong discipline and communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business, training, and leadership teams to define the end-to-end product vision for the new LMS.
- Leverage domain understanding of dealer networks, agent training, certification flows, and OEM learning programs to shape requirements.
- Identify and drive GenAI capabilities such as personalized learning paths, AI-generated content, intelligent assessments, and virtual learning assistants.
- Translate business goals into epics, features, user stories , and acceptance criteria.
- Own backlog prioritization, roadmap alignment, and sprint planning while balancing fixed scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Serve as the primary liaison between VP-level stakeholders and offshore delivery teams—ensuring clarity, alignment, and rapid decision-making.
- Lead requirement workshops, sprint ceremonies, executive updates, and stakeholder review sessions.
- Provide continuous clarification and business context to offshore engineering, UX, and QA teams.
- Ensure the LMS meets enterprise standards around user roles, content workflows, assessments, reporting, compliance , and system integrations.
- Track risks, manage cross-team dependencies, and maintain delivery discipline.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10–14 years of experience, with 6+ years as a Product Manager delivering enterprise-grade platforms.
- Strong understanding of the automotive dealer ecosystem , OEM–dealer relationships, and dealer agent training processes.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems or digital learning platforms.
- Hands-on exposure to GenAI-enabled capabilities such as content creation, recommendation engines, and AI learning assistants.
- Ability to confidently engage, influence, and manage VP-level stakeholders .
- Excellent communication, analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record delivering projects within fixed scope, budget, and timeline environments.
- Must work onsite in Irvine and coordinate effectively with offshore teams.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with LMS platforms (Cornerstone, Docebo, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.).
- Experience launching large-scale learning programs or dealer enablement initiatives.
- Understanding of automotive retail operations and enterprise reporting structures.