What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Planner, Variable Operations position at Impel?
We are looking for a skilled Product Planner to focus on Variable Operations—an essential aspect of dealership management that impacts both the bottom line and customer satisfaction. You will drive innovation in dealership operations, collaborating with teams to create tools that improve efficiency, customer engagement, and profitability across the dealership ecosystem.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned product planner with a deep understanding of dealership operations and the challenges they face in managing variable operations. You will have a knack for identifying opportunities to automate, optimize, and improve operational workflows that can lead to better outcomes for dealerships and customers alike. Your experience in the automotive industry, particularly in variable operations, positions you to create impactful products that drive measurable results.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned product planner with a deep understanding of dealership operations and the challenges they face in managing variable operations. You will have a knack for identifying opportunities to automate, optimize, and improve operational workflows that can lead to better outcomes for dealerships and customers alike. Your experience in the automotive industry, particularly in variable operations, positions you to create impactful products that drive measurable results.
- Develop, maintain, and execute a product roadmap for solutions executing jobs within Variable Operations in automotive dealerships.
- Deliver a human-superhuman interaction platform that enables the most efficient and profitable variable operations organizations in automotive
- Collaborate closely with the product operations team to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for post-launch monitoring and success measurement.
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, and UX teams to deliver products that enhance the operational efficiency of the dealership, with a focus on the customer journey and operational excellence.
- Use a data-driven approach to prioritize and refine product features that contribute to dealership revenue and efficiency goals.
- Drive product development through the full lifecycle—from ideation and customer requirements gathering to feature release, and continually improving based on user feedback and performance metrics.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in AI, machine learning, and automotive technology, applying that knowledge to develop best-in-class solutions for dealership operations.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with engineering, sales, and operations teams to turn ideas into tangible solutions.
- Comfortability managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, and you know how to prioritize features that will deliver the most value to customers and the business.
- Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and company information.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard, and advocating change.