Director, Product Management - Client Applications

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is currently accepting applications for the position of Director- Product Management/ Client Applications.

Position Overview:

Holman – a Computerworld 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” company - is hiring a Director of Product Management, to lead the Client Applications product team define and deliver innovative solutions that drive our business forward.

We are seeking a curious, dynamic and outcome driven leader to join our Technology Product Management team within the IT organization. The Director of Product Management will be responsible for overseeing the full product lifecycle for a portfolio of applications used by our Fleet customers – from ideation and strategy to execution and delivery – while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. In this role, you’ll help to shape the future of our software product strategy, the product team, and help to drive innovation.

Responsibilities:
• Product Strategy & Roadmap
• Develop a deep understanding of the users, current platform features, the domain, and always try to identify “what problem are we trying to solve?”
• Discover, define and validate problems presented by user insights, stakeholder priorities, organizational needs, and technical team members.
• Build a clear vision and scope documentation. Define minimum viable product; identify trade-offs between feature set and time to market.
• Ideate simple, creative solutions for functionality needed to move business objectives forward.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on market trends, user feedback, and business priorities.
• Keep abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform product development.
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and communicate product plans and updates effectively.
• Cross-Functional collaboration
• Foster a collaborative environment within the team and with other departments (e.g., engineering, marketing, sales).
• Coach teams to encourage a growth and innovation mindset. Ensure team is learning and implementing product management best practices.
• Provide input and lead improvement of product team organizational procedures and processes.
• Set clear objectives and expectations for the scrum teams and ensure they have the necessary resources and tools to excel in their roles.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, identify potential roadblocks, and take corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Oversee the Participating in Scrum meetings and produce sprint plans.
• Data Drive Decision making
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate product success and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze product performance data and user feedback to drive data-driven decisions for product enhancements and future iterations.
• Leadership
• Oversee a team of technology product owners and business analysts that support a portfolio of technology platforms.
• Assume the role of technology product manager for a given technology platform within the portfolio when necessary.
• Mentor and coach technology product owners and business analysts to enhance their skills and career development.
• Organize training sessions and workshops to keep the team updated on best practices and emerging trends in the technology product management industry.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Relevant Experience and Education:
• 8+ years’ experience, including 5+ at a leadership level
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, Master’s preferred
• 4+ years’ experience with customer-facing applications

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $189,530.00 - $298,515.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay and bonus earnings.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

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