CarMax · 1 month ago
Senior Technology Manager - OTM
CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, and they are seeking a Senior Technology Manager to lead innovative technology solutions in their Logistics Technology space. This role involves empowering engineering teams, prioritizing objectives, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic goals and improve operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Lead and empower a team of Engineers with varying levels of experience in a product organization while adapting to a dynamic and changing environment in our Logistics Technology space
Ensure the right skills are being used to solve the right problems while supporting the team with coaching, skills development, and career growth
Prioritize objectives and provide a comprehensive approach to solution recommendations that includes ROI, time to market, scalability as well as alternative recommendations
Think strategically - identify goals for the team while working to remove impediments
Communicate effectively to multiple levels ensuring alignment and support for team objectives with stakeholders and Senior Leadership
Lead the team through business
Effectively collaborate with and manage both associates and external consultants
While this role is not “hands on keys,” we challenge our Sr. Managers to remain curious of innovative technology while also broadening their knowledge of CarMax functional areas
Drive associate engagement across multiple teams while leading through other leaders where necessary
Identify and champion people and process improvement strategies for the team(s)
Foster collaboration with team members to drive consistency across product teams, and finds opportunities to expose engineers to career interests
Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project plans, deployment planning and operations to drive excellence and lead organization towards its goals
Qualification
Required
Persuasive and influential communicator – able to explain complex or intangible concepts to stakeholders at all levels
Experience leveraging AI tools to boost productivity as well as support business performance
Knowledge of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and how to set short term and long-term goals
Provide people leadership for multiple, diverse cross-functional teams and individuals; coaching and guiding teams to enable future success
Enable a flexible yet productive work environment that supports a distributed work force: remote and hybrid
Partner with product teams to outline roadmaps, identify dependencies, and share updates on progress
Participate in software architectural discussions, influencing decisions, and collaborating with peers to maintain consistency across the organization
Identify and champion people and process improvement strategies for the team(s)
Foster collaboration with team members to drive consistency across product teams, and finds opportunities to expose engineers to career interests
Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project plans, deployment planning and operations to drive excellence and lead organization towards its goals
BS/BA degree required with preference for a Technology related field of study (Computer Science, Engineering, etc)
7+ years of experience in Technology with 5+ years of software/systems engineering leadership experience
5+ years' experience managing direct reports
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role
Preferred
Experience with Supply Chain Technology and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) preferred
Proven experience with Supply Chain Technology, Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), and integrations in these platforms strongly preferred
Company
CarMax
CarMax provides an online platform for searching new and used cars, researching models, and comparing vehicles.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$98.19M2021-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $98.19M
1997-01-05IPO
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