The ideal candidate will be a proven:
Delivery-focused, execution-driven leader.
You manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously — setting milestones, owning critical path, and driving outcomes even when the path forward is ambiguous. Equally comfortable in the weeds with operations, product, and other teams as you are presenting to senior leadership. You move fast from analysis to action.
Strategically grounded contributor with strong business acumen.
You quickly grasp how an organization's divisions, functions, and dependencies fit together — and use that understanding to build and execute plans that actually work. You structure ambiguous problems into clear frameworks, pressure-test business cases, and communicate with executives with confidence.
Outcome-focused, strategic enabler.
You build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, earning influence without authority. You know the difference between change that's announced and change that actually takes hold.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis across operational data, process performance, and strategic priorities — translating findings into clear, actionable, executive-ready recommendations
Build and maintain process maps, frameworks, and other artifacts that make complex operational realities understandable and actionable
Contribute to business case development and financial modeling in support of strategic initiatives
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency across Cox Fleet — and drive them to resolution
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead and manage large, complex enterprise initiatives requiring multiple workstreams and functional teams — with direct exposure to senior leadership
Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines
Develop comprehensive project plans including resource allocation, task assignments, dependencies, critical path, and risk mitigation strategies
Monitor progress, track milestones, and proactively surface and address risks and issues
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership
Work directly with senior business leaders to understand objectives, challenges, and opportunities
Influence outcomes across functions through compelling analysis, structured communication, and relationship-building
Support integration efforts and ensure cross-functional participation across initiatives
Change Management
Apply change management methodologies and tools in developing change strategies and tactics, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and training
Measure and report on the effectiveness of change enablement strategies to drive adoption, sustainment, and compliance with new processes and technology
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in and 8 years’ experience in a related field (program/project management for enterprise transformation programs or equivalent management consulting experience). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field
Experience leading cross-functional work teams and influencing outcomes through indirect people leadership
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects
Advanced project management skills and proficiency in related methodologies, tools, and change management frameworks
Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior executives and key stakeholders through compelling communication and relationship-building
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills — you write clearly, structure ideas logically, and present persuasively
Experience mediating conflicts and negotiating solutions with internal and external partners to ensure project success
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Management consulting experience strongly valued — we are actively seeking candidates with a consulting background who are ready to own outcomes, not just produce recommendations
Experience in financial modeling, business case development, or strategic analysis
Experience in fleet, mobility, automotive, or adjacent industries
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.
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $134,900.00 - $224,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
