November 10, 2014 at 7:19 am
So who are we and what do we do?
Founded as ADP Dealer Services in 1972, CDK Global is the largest global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to automotive dealerships and manufacturers in more than 100 countries worldwide for the world’s biggest car brands. Although we operate on a global scale, we are small by comparison and that is a good thing. It means that we are still a business where every person matters and where anyone can make an impact on our growth and success. We have opportunities in a wide range of business areas so wherever in the world you join us, you will get the support, training and tools you need to make significant steps forward in your career.
Purpose of role
Product Management is a central marketing function that supports ADP DSI by ensuring the product strategy is developed and delivered in accordance with the organisation’s objectives, within the role you will be accountable for the BI product portfolio that supports dealer and OEM activity in managing their business. The focus of the role is to maximise the desirability and user satisfaction with our Business Intelligence solutions by dealers and OEMs, creating sustainable value for the customers and generating long term recurring revenues. Leading a team of Product Managers and Associate Product Managers who all own a product area, you will coordinate and lead the global strategy across all of their products. You will also be involved in all of the key stages of new product development, from marketing analysis, product creation and innovation, market launch and in life management, managing partnerships and alliances where appropriate.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a strategy and vision for Business Intelligence by understanding customers, marketing, competitor and internal situations globally
• Working with local Product Managers to understand the market needs by using formalised market research methods such as ODI
• Seek new market opportunities by leveraging the company’s distinctive competence • Define and size market segments
• Determine the optimum product strategy including functionality, target market, value proposition and competitive positioning in the market satisfy the dealer roles within the market sector
• Creating and communicate the role vision, strategy, business justification, positioning and value proposition to management teams, and local product organisations
• Developing the IP Stage (approval to invest) business cases that support new features and new product projects for their value proposition
• Manage implementation of all products strategies in the portfolio
• Working with management teams and local Product Managers to prioritise the R&D needs to support the strategy
Who do we look for?
We look for people with the right cultural fit. That means being passionate and enthusiastic and having what it takes to drive our business forward. We also look for people who are keen to develop new knowledge and skills, because our growth is ultimately dependent on yours.
To be considered for this position, you will need the following key skills and experience:
• Proven product management exposure with previous responsibility for BI products.
• Experience working and building Business Intelligence solutions with Microsoft’s BI Stack: SQL Server 2008 R2, Sharepoint 2010, Office
• Experience of other Business Intelligence platforms will also be an advantage
• Strong expertise in full Microsoft Suite with Expert MS Excel Skills.• Excellent analytical and statistical skill.
• Experience of new product development in a software or a marketing services organisation, using an Agile methodology
• Experience of developing product strategies, preferably in an international context • Experience of running a team of product managers
• Experience of accountability for product profit and loss
What can we offer you?
To help us attract and retain the best, we pay people according to performance, not tenure. Excel in your role here and the rewards will be excellent too. We will also help you to grow your career, not only through focused investment in learning and development but also by enabling you to explore the opportunities our global market has to offer.
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