What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering Excellence position at Cox Automotive?
About Our Company:
Cox Automotive is a leader in the automotive industry, providing innovative solutions for buying, selling, owning, and using cars. With a portfolio of global powerhouse brands, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and customer experiences.
Job Summary:
The Engineering Operations Senior Manager will oversee the execution of strategic initiatives, partner with Talent Acquisition to drive hiring, and establish strong relationships with vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Product and Engineering Leadership to develop critical operational initiatives
- Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives and participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement and incremental efficiencies
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to drive full-time and contractor hiring for the organization
- Partner with Finance to facilitate financial management processes, including financial planning, cost management, resource modeling, and cost tracking
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field with 8 years of relevant experience
- PhD 3 years of relevant experience; 8 years of experience with at least 3 years managing software development teams in an Agile environment
- Release Train level Scrum leadership experience
- Deep understanding of technology industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of the interactive software development process
