Vp, Product Engineering - Marketplace (Cars.Com) New United States, Remote

United States, Remote
Be essential at Cars CommerceAt Cars Commerce, we're fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling.
We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail.
Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration.
In fact, it's built into the very fabric of our shared values.
We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community.
Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes.
But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today.
At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it's hard.
It's our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.
But don't take our word for it.
As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience.
We are among the top 20% being declared "Best" of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.
About The Role: We are looking for an accomplished Engineering Leader for our Cars.com Marketplace at Cars Commerce.
In this role, you will lead the Product Engineering teams that create the Car Shopping experience for millions of consumers using our Website and Mobile Apps.
The Marketplace Engineering team leverages a set of products, services, and tools from our Cars Commerce platform that enable them to leverage a common set of capabilities to create experiences with speed and that push our innovations forward.
The successful candidate will combine strategic vision, relevant expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functionally to develop business cases, get internal and external buy-in, and orchestrate execution with customers and partners.
As the Leader of the Marketplace Engineering Team, you will partner with the VP, Product, Marketplace to ideate, build, and execute a best-in-class Product roadmap that drives key business outcomes while accounting for Technology, Marketing, and Analytics concerns.
You will thrive at Cars Commerce, because you are a creative problem solver, people leader, and executer driven by creating Product Innovations for massive audiences, while maintaining an efficient, operationally excellent set of technologies, systems, and services.
Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the CTO, this position offers executive-level exposure and cross-departmental experience.Create and maintain a Vision for Marketplace Engineering, in partnership with Marketplace Product leadershipGrowing our Consumer Shopping AudienceEnabling Innovation and Speed to MarketA Mobile First Approach to Product DevelopmentOperate Excellently as our Product Engineering teams run what they buildBuild and Maintain Technology Standards, Best Practices, "Paved Roads," Technology Maturity Assessment and Mitigation PlanningBe the expert at communicating the Marketplace Vision and strategies to both internal and external audiences by helping to translate technical roadmaps to meaningful business outcomesBuild executive relationships and enabling executive leadership to understand the benefits Marketplace contributes to, and receives from, the platform strategyDrive execution of that Marketplace Vision, including creating and managing KPIs, OKRs, SLOs and SLAsBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including product, marketing, sales, and operationsManage the Marketplace Engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost optimizationDevelop and maintain high-performing software development teams by attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talentManage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and on-budget deliveryCreate and present clear and concise reports on the status of software development projects to executive managementStay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the software development industryQualifications: At least 15+ years of Technology leadership experienceExperience leading teams that have built Web and Mobile products at scale, with very large audiencesExperience leading Software Development teams -- knows how to build from scratch, strong understanding of SDLCStrong understanding of software development best practices, including code quality, testing, and deploymentComfortable meeting with high profile Customers, guiding them through Product and Technology possibilities and constraintsExperience delivering software to multiple channels like Mobile – understands core concepts around iOS/Android development, Mobile Design Systems, choosing when to leverage NativeExperience partnering with Cloud teams – has strong technical, operational, and governance depth with at least one Cloud provider and service from Azure, GCP, or AWSExperience with partnering with Architecture teams – understands core architecture principles, appreciates the benefits and pitfalls of how architecture impacts Product and Technology teamsExperience with partnering with QA Engineering – experiences with various tools and frameworks, supports a hub & spoke model with centralized expertise, best practices, and tool administration complimented by localized implementationsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skillsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teamsStrategic thinking and problem-solving skillsProven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneouslyPassion for technology and a commitment to innovation#LI-LB #LI-REMOTE In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for.
If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience.
If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.
Salary Range: $222,000 - $277,500 USD
Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans401(k) with Company Match + Immediate VestingNew Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-UpEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramGenerous PTORefuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset.
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