Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Client Solutions Consulting Manager

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 50% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. 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.

Job Description

*Candidates must reside near one of our 4 EVBS locations: Conyers, GA - OKC, Las Vegas, or Detroit. You will be required to go into the office about 25% of the time.

EV Battery Solutions (EVBS) is looking for a self-starter to lead and manage large, complex and critical programs. 

Client Performance Management - You support new and/or existing clients. 

Adherence to EVBS Performance Management Framework 

Primary point of contact for EVBS client(s) for all aspects of your assigned programs 

Develop & maintain collaborative relationships with your clients (from the day-to-day stakeholder to executives), engineers and operational business stakeholders as appropriate to establish priorities and provide ongoing updates 

Responsible for all operational, business, and finance aspects of the program. Ensure optimal operational delivery of client work via regular reporting and engagement with team to identify improvement opportunities that drive, efficiency, safety, and quality 

Manage to SOWs and ensure issuance and replenishment of purchase orders 

Communicate proactively with client(s) on production recommendations, risks, challenges, and solutions  

Lead regular status/update meetings with client(s) and the internal teams, ensuring thorough communication with all stakeholders at all stages of the engagement  

Ensure lessons learned and any newly developed best practices are considered to enhance existing EVBS Performance Management Framework for continuous improvement and process optimization 

Identify issues and opportunities within accounts and projects to provide solutions and potential new sales opportunities 

 

Communication- You are the voice of the client to leadership. 

Facilitates face-to-face communication and client program feedback 

Regularly communicate progress, issues, and risks to management and the program team 

Ability to design and maintain program artifacts such as meeting agenda/minutes, RAID logs, process flows, status presentations, project updates, etc. 

Identify risks associated with the program and work to identify and enable program team to execute a mitigation plan to reduce the likelihood of the risk occurring and contingencies in case the risk manifests 

Take corrective action to improve the RAG (Red, Amber, Green) status of the program where necessary 

Some travel between regional sites and/or to client locations 

Other duties as needed or required 

 

Client Program Leadership- You are to embody the example for the program. 

Lead and manage project to deliver business objectives, set the example, and maintain cadence 

Leverage sales leadership to aid in driving change, change requests, timeline adjustments with the client 

Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders, escalating issues as necessary, to ensure timely delivery 

 

Project Leadership- You may need to serve as a Project/Program Manager for new initiatives. 

Oversee EVBS implementation projects and support project teams consisting of both internal and external stakeholders 

Must organize, manage, direct, and drive all activities and artifacts for the program from RFP/RFI to after delivery and warranty phase 

Works with cross functional project team members to define, sequence and estimate activities and duration 

Synthesizes diverse sets of information into plans and schedules 

Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure engagement throughout the project, as well as efficient handoff during project transition to business as usual. 

Schedule and facilitate client and internal meetings via telephone, web and face-to-face 

Adherence to EVBS Implementation Framework 

Project Kick off workshop(s), both internal and client facing 

Technical Discovery including process definition, facility space planning, Engineering requirements/reviews, software requirements/review, invoicing/billing requirements/reviews 

Schedule development 

SOW development 

Procurement of necessary equipment and tools 

Facility readiness 

Operation readiness 

Production trial run 

PPAP/Launch 

Graceful multitasking 

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills 

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field

Experience with EV batteries highly preferred along with experience with automotive OEMs  

6+ years in project management, client solutions, sales and/or operational roles 

Client facing exposure with proven ability to develop strong relationships

Must be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, an attention to detail, and the aptitude to take ownership 

Ability to design items of communication to convey complicated issues in an easily understood fashion to team members, clients, and leadership 

Thrive in a high pressure, ever changing and demanding environment  

Systems to be proficient with: 

MS Office tools: Project/Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio/Lucid, Word 

Experience with reviewing and/or writing SOWs/contracts a plus 

Travel required: 25-50% (international travel may be required) 

Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements. 

 

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.