• Job Description

  Req#: R202438440

  Company:

  Cox Automotive - USA

  Job Family Group:

  Business Operations

  Job Profile:

  Intern

  Management Level:

  Individual Contributor

  Travel %:

  No

  Work Shift:

  Day (United States of America)

  Job Description:

  The Product Management Intern supports the product development process as a part of the overall product management domain.

  This role uses customer feedback, business strategy, data/analytics, user experience, and technology to create positive, effective customer experiences. Responsible for supporting the research and discovery of products, specifically for shopping experience on large consumer facing websites including Autotrader.com and KBB.com.

  Strategy/Discovery:

  · Gains familiarity with Product Management concepts, practices, and methodologies.

  Planning:

  · With guidance, performs standard Product Manager duties, including:

  • Client and market research for product-related evaluation and planning.

  • Conducting analysis and research to understand customer, market, and product application

  • information.

  • Supporting team efforts to develop and refine product vision and functional requirements.

  • Engaging with technical, product and other colleagues on product design, project planning, development, release, and execution.

  • Preparing and distributing project status updates.

  • Post-project evaluation.

  • Learns and applies the company’s Product Management standards and policies.

  · Understands the “why” behind each Feature and works with the Product Managers to understand the roadmap and supporting KPIs.

  · Partners with Product Manager to provide input into business case documentation.

  FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

  • Analytical Thinking – Foundational knowledge of and ability to apply effective analytical techniques and tools. Analyzes issues, determines root cause, and creates/compares alternative solutions that are in the best interest of the business. Approaches situations by defining the issue, determining its significance, and identifying the forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of data and draws conclusions.

  • Managing Multiple Priorities - Manages multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making informed prioritization and time allocation decisions. Understands work and activity can be impacted by shifts in demands and priorities. Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. Addresses potential conflicts that impact delivery commitments, working with team members, management, and other stakeholders to re-prioritize as necessary.

  • Requirements Analysis – Foundational knowledge of and ability to elicit, analyze and document required business requirements. Engages with the customers, users, and other stakeholders to gather requirements. Utilizes appropriate methods, tools, and techniques for requirements analysis. Challenges, and manages conflicts and expectations associated with requirements analysis.

  • System and Technology Integration – Foundational knowledge of technology system features and facilities and the ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and platforms. Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area and across aligned/associated areas. Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration. Plays an active role in current and planned integration efforts.

  • Technology Savvy – Foundational knowledge of technology and its ability to improve work processes and results (e.g., enhance productivity, efficiency, collaboration, quality, or customer satisfaction). Skilled in using technology to solve work-related problems and create new business opportunities. Pursues opportunities to develop knowledge and experiments with emerging technology solutions that can help accomplish work goals. Serves as a resource to help others understand and anticipate the impact of technology on current processes, products, and services.

  FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

  • Acts with Integrity – Acts in accordance with own values, standards, and beliefs even when under pressure. Adheres to ethical and professional standards, regulations, and organizational policies. Shares information about oneself with others, acknowledging strengths as well as vulnerabilities.

  • Builds Partnerships - Proactively builds, nurtures, and maintains business-focused, long-term working relationships with partners inside and outside of the organization. Demonstrates flexibility when forming and adjusting partnerships to achieve broader goals. Shows willingness to work across boundaries to achieve outcomes addressing business, customer and partner goals and expectations.

  • Drives Innovation - Explores alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results. Tries unique ways of doing things and tests promising ideas. Takes risks in the interest of finding a better way.

  • Focuses on Execution – Foundational skill in establishing challenging goals that are designed to deliver exceptional business results. Tracks and broadcasts progress and accomplishments. Works tenaciously to overcome obstacles and meet or exceed goals.

  • Strives for Excellence – Foundational skill in establishing criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, and service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) and admits mistakes, refocusing efforts when appropriate.

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field (in progress)

  • Working knowledge of Product specialty/job area, principles, concepts, and practices.

  • Strong writing ability.

  • Some experience in design, development and implementation of product plans.

  • Some experience in full product lifecycle methodologies.

  • Some experience in in conducting competitive research and analysis.

  • Some experience in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

  Drug 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.

  
  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.

• About the company

  Cox Communications, Inc. is an American digital cable television provider, telecommunications and home automation services.

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