Automotive Software Product Manager

Job Description
AutoMobile Technologies, Inc.
5001 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 9266 htttp: //www.automobiletechnologies.com

Position Description:
The Automotive Software Product Manager is responsible for the vision and profitability of the
Repair360 and ReconPro product lines. This role work closely with various teams to make business decisions and create product strategies that ensure the company’s long term sustainability. In the execution of these strategies Product Managers work with AMT departments to ensure corporate goals are met on time and on budget while client and market needs are met.

The Product Manager works with the Technology development, Sales, and Client Services teams to build and enhance products from existing ideas, and help develop new concepts based on industry research and the needs of customers and prospects.

A Product Manager possesses a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. A Product Manager conducts market research including working in the field to understand target audience needs and issues, and find innovative solutions for existing and new market segments. The Product Manager will stay on top of current trends and develop long term plans for the success of the product line. The
Product Manager is the champion for the product and must communicate with all areas of the company. He or she will work with Business Analysts and Software Engineering to define product requirements. The Product Manager will work with Sales and Marketing Support to define the go-to-market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customers. The Product Manager will also serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for product offerings, working with the sales channel and key clients.

Responsibilities:
The Product Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Repair360 and ReconPro product lines including the coordination of activities across various departments. This extends from deepening the profitability and penetration of existing products to developing new products for the company.

Specific responsibilities in this role include:

• Managing the product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research using multiple channels supported by on-going calls and visits to customers and prospects.
• Prepare, maintain, and evangelize the product roadmap which defines product enhancements for short- and long-term releases.

• Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, overseeing interdepartmental activities to execute plans.
• Analyzing potential partner relationships for the product.
• Define feature roadmap for AMT products based on business opportunities and market research.
• Monitor and set prices on products in product line to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Work with sales management and other contributors to evaluate and prioritize opportunities and develop strategy.
• Create feature descriptions to provide guidance to Business Analysts and contribute and approve the product-related Business Requirements Documents.
• Become subject matter experts in product’s markets and provide vision and leadership to technology R&D efforts.
• Responsible for product launch and release plans. Coordinates internal and external product launches working with Marketing Support and Training teams.
• Help develop and deploy key market messages and communication strategies for the product line with Marketing team.
• Collaborate with technology to create strategies by which technology will be developed or adapted to meet market needs and leverage opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze new technologies and inform company of their potential applications to our business. Conduct and lead forward looking research studies.
• Develop and when necessary deliver concise and meaningful presentations for internal and external audiences, including education and training of sales staff, training of support groups, train the trainer programs, and presentations at symposia, trade shows, and key customer accounts.
• Act as liaison between Sales, Client Services, Marketing Support, and Technology teams to support product positioning and customer demand as part of new product development.
• Work with Training team to develop product training plan internally and externally.
• Consult with Client Services team to ensure appropriate service levels for the product line.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience combined with some postsecondary education.

Experience: A Product Manager possesses a minimum of three years experience in Product
Management, ideally with a deep understanding of the Automotive, dealership, reconditioning, and auction industry.

The following experience is also beneficial:

• iOS and Android mobile technology experience
• SaaS experience
• Project Management experience
• Start-up / Small business experience
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, and other accounting package experience

• Working directly with software development teams.
• Experience with APIs and integrations

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

• Automotive: 3 years (Required)
• Product Management: 3 years (Required)
• Software Project Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Chesterfield, MO (Required)

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Paid time off