Sr Lead Project / Program Manager - Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions

* Leads and manages large, complex enterprise-level projects consisting of multiple teams and/or requiring integration with other activities outside the normal project scope* Establishes and maintains a working partnership with business owners, executives, and project teams to rationalize business objectives & business priorities* Collaborate with executive stakeholders (VPs/Directors) to define project / program objectives, scope, deliverables and timelines.* Ensures there are business cases, KPIs/OKRs, and benefits tracking models aligned to CAI priorities* Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, task assignments, dependencies and critical path, and risk mitigation strategies.* Establish right-sized governance (SteerCos, risk councils), decision frameworks, and escalation paths; reduce decision latency and unblock dependencies.* Leads and oversees project initiation, risk assessment, team selection and startup, execution and post-project review.* Sought out by executives to lead or provide advice on key company initiatives* Initiates and leads process improvement task forces, facilitating and encouraging improvements based on lessons learned and state-of-the-art project management techniques* Exhibits the business acumen to identify where activities are needed to integrate and/or supplement the functional work streams.* Communicates the program objectives, priorities, and direction to all stakeholders.* Establishes and implements norms for communication, interaction, coordination and accountability across multiple threads of the organization specific to the purpose of delivering the program.* Anticipate systemic risks, conducts comprehensive risk management, design mitigations, and negotiate trade-offs with senior leaders.* Inspires collaboration and cross-functional trust which results in an environment where the business outcomes are prioritized ahead of individual/functional department needs.* Ensures that the planned, regular, and effective communication of status, issues, risks, and actions among all persons and parties involved in the program is of sufficient rigor to ensure stakeholder engagement and program success.* Influences (without authority) the actions/behaviors across all levels of the organization with poise and professionalism, especially at the executive level.* Demonstrates political acumen, tact in escalation and the discernment in varying both message and communication style depending on situation, personalities and relationships.* Actively communicates team/individual accomplishments and wins.* Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Leads and/or mentors program/project Managers to ensure high quality deliverables, competency development and progress towards individual career goals.* Model ways of working, elevating Smartsheet portfolio hygiene and storytelling quality.* Drives change and continually improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project Management group.* Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years or more experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6 years or more experience; a Ph.D. and up to 3 years of experience; or 12 years or experience, or more, in a related field.* 8+ years of program management experience in leading and delivering large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.* Demonstrated experience of managing programs over $10M.* Strong networking and relationship management for effective stakeholder management.* Business leadership skills including decision making, problem solving and resource management.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Strong presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills* Strong customer service skills; frequent interactions with senior level internal customers.* Ability to understand, interpret, manage, and communicate technical and business team’s needs, concerns, risk, issues and collisions across all departments.* Experience in organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating complex team efforts.* Effective “consultative” and influential approach, combined with action-oriented passion for speed.* Experience with applications in the MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project required, knowledge of Smartsheet preferred.* PMP and/or PgMP certification a plus, but not required.Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

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