Sr. Product Owner - AutoNation

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?

Position Summary:
The Gather team is building a portfolio of products that use a human-centered, data-informed approach to empower everyday journeys by transforming the way people digitally interact with their vehicles and each other. We’re a passionate, hungry, and humble team that is excited to create inclusive experiences that challenge industry boundaries and create positive change in the daily lives of consumers.
As a Product Owner on the Gather team, you will be joining the ground floor of a growing team of cross-functional digital experts in product, engineering, and design. In this role, you will be a leading driver of squad and agency partners through product delivery as we build and grow our first product infrastructure from 0-1.
We are looking for a highly collaborative team member with a fanatical focus on the customer, and experience leading data-powered connected products in areas of disparate systems and processes.

• Responsibilities:
  • Lead product delivery for a defined area of business, and create comprehensive, detailed documentation for user stories and acceptance criteria to guide feature development
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers and cross-functional partners to understand product strategy and successfully translate into product requirements for design and engineering teams
  • Optimize feature development by effectively creating, managing, and communicating backlog and prioritization with the squad and cross-functional partners
  • Own definition of “done” and hold accountability for quality of product feature delivery
  • Product representative and POC for squad scrum activities: Standup, backlog refinement, planning, retro, demo
  • Define and manage KPIs of product delivery leading into portfolio and operational objectives
  • Influence roadmaps across partners to aid in feature deliveries while ensuring alignment to organizational success

• Experience
  • 3-5+ years of experience in digital product, preferably with a focus on mobile, connected, and/or data-powered products
  • 2-3+ years of experience managing and leading product delivery and cross-functional product squads; delivering and growing products 0-1 a plus
  • Demonstrated experience writing detailed product requirements and documentation
  • Ability to understand and collaborate on complex technical concepts and systems with engineers and scientists
  • Strong ability to empathize with and advocate for consumers
  • Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits

• Exclusive RX Pet program offering discounts on medications

• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear

• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.