Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Sr Lead Project / Program Manager

Management Level

Sr Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Senior Project Leader, RevUp (Hourly Pay, Time & Scheduling) to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Role:

The RevUp Program team is looking for a skilled Project Leader for a high-impact, program assignment through 2025.

What’s RevUp?
 

The RevUp program is a multi-year initiative designed to revolutionize our approach to workforce management, scheduling, and hourly pay programs.  This comprehensive program is structured around three key components:

Hourly Pay Program Modernization: Focuses on updating and enhancing our methods and systems for managing hourly pay, ensuring they are modern, efficient, and aligned with current best practices.

Tech Delivery of Pro Workforce Management: A state-of-the-art cloud solution set to replace our existing Kronos timekeeping system.

Operationalization of a Centralized Workforce Management & Scheduling Tool: This involves integrating various processes, tools and systems into a unified platform that is easy to manage and navigate.

As a leader, you'll be at the helm of a large-scale, complex initiative, shaping the future of our hourly-worker experience. This role isn't just about managing a project; it's about leading a transformation!

Joining this program team will offer a challenging yet rewarding environment for professional growth. This role is a unique opportunity to lead a significant, high-impact project, contributing to the transformation of our Cox Automotive business. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership and Strategic Management

Lead and manage a large, complex project, coordinating with multiple teams and integrating activities across concurrent projects & workstreams.

Oversee project initiation, core-team onboarding, risk assessment, and the overall project lifecycle.

Define workstream scope, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; establish a clear work breakdown structure.

Develop full-scale project plans, assembling and coordinating across project core teams and subject matter experts.

Governance, Stakeholder, and Team Dynamics

Maintain project governance structures in alignment with the overarching program.

Effectively manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.

Present executive summaries and regular leadership updates.

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

Drive change, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project Team.

Align project objectives with program goals, overseeing quality control throughout the project's life cycle.

Problem-Solving, Risk Management, and Change Management

Conduct comprehensive risk management to minimize project risks.

Address and resolve issues and problems, driving necessary changes.

Utilize Smartsheet and other project management tools for effective tracking and reporting.

Documentation, Reporting, and Communication

Ensure thorough documentation of project progress and decisions.

Communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and across organizational lines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years’ experience in program management.  The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field. 

Experience with capability models, governance structures, stakeholder management, identification of dependencies and defining work breakdown structures.

Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience leading diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Program management experience in enterprise transformation and HR/Business facing roles.

Proficiency in Smartsheet project management.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.