The Senior Manager, Product & Program Management- Automotive Key Solutions is responsible for driving high-impact initiatives that align customer needs, product strategies, and organizational goals. This role integrates program management, portfolio optimization, and cross-functional leadership to accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen market positioning. A key focus of this role is expanding and optimizing our auto key and instant key duplication programs, ensuring seamless customer experiences and driving kiosk-based sales growth.
Requirements
- Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project).
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and KPI definition.
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs end-to-end.
- 6–8 years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or strategic operations.
- Kiosk product experience; retail or manufacturing experience preferred.
- MBA preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-phase strategic programs that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Lead product lifecycle management, ensuring portfolio health and executing item rationalization.
- Manage end-of-life processes, including liquidation strategies.
- Drive value engineering initiatives to improve profitability of existing items.
- Adapt existing products (packaging, quantity, artwork) and coordinate design support for new opportunities.
- Oversee auto key and instant duplication product lines, ensuring innovation and operational excellence.
- Implement consistent governance through reporting, dashboards, and communication cadence.
Other
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management.
- Strategic thinking & business acumen
- Cross-functional leadership
- Executive communication
