Company Cox Automotive - USAJob Family Group Engineering / Product DevelopmentJob Profile Director, Solution DeliveryManagement Level DirectorFlexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekTravel % Yes, 5% of the timeWork Shift DayCompensation Compensation includes a base salary of $142,100.00 - $236,800.00. 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 DescriptionThis position provides leadership, coordination, and management of a multi-million dollar Cox Automotive Value Stream. This role is accountable for the value stream operations, delivery processes, and multiple Release Trains that are responsible for Cox Automotive agile product delivery. These activities include but are not limited to, quarterly planning, coordination of epic backlog creation and roadmapping, removing impediments, mitigating risk, driving continuous improvement, managing dependencies, and reporting progress across the value stream. This role facilitates decisions with executive level teams across Product, Technology, Architecture and Business leadership, creating alignment across all levels of the agile delivery framework. The Release Train Engineers will report into this role, so it is also accountable for the successful delivery of quarterly product and engineering commitments, as well as the performance of the Release Train Engineers.Manage and optimize the flow of delivery through the value stream and into the respective release trainsEstablish a cadence and facilitate quarterly and epic planning sessionsFacilitate value stream prioritization of epicsPublish epic plans for visibility and transparencyAssist with execution and epic completion trackingManage value stream progress and provide ongoing visibility to portfolioFacilitate periodic retrospective meetingsAssist with priority recommendations by facilitating epic value and tradeoff discussionsResolve/escalate impediments; help manage risks and dependencies across value streams and release trainsFacilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution within the value stream team and stakeholdersEncourage team collaboration and influence teams to take positive action and accountability for assigned workCollaborate with other value stream stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution alignmentManage, coach, mentor, and motivate direct reportsDrive continuous improvementEncourage and participate in continuous integration and communities of practice around scaled agile and Lean Engineering and Quality PracticesProvide input to development and refinement of the scaled agile frameworkRequired Experience, Knowledge and SkillsBachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience in a related field; or 14 years’ experience in a related field7+ years of professional experience, 3+ years managing and leading employees and complex team efforts2+ years of experience leading SAFe agile teams, or equivalent program and project management experience on large complex technical projects/programsDemonstrated success in managing and leading teamsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong leadership, facilitation, influencing, negotiation, mentoring and personnel management skillsExperience with business support software applications such as MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio, and Access) requiredDrug 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.
