Hearst Newspapers · 5 days ago
Director, Product – Automotive Commerce
1745 North Brown Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expHearst Newspapers is looking for an experienced product leader to drive their Auto Commerce strategy across various segments. The role involves owning the product roadmap and delivering solutions that address customer needs while supporting company growth.
AdvertisingJournalismMarketingNewsSocial Media
Responsibilities
Define and drive the product vision for Automotive Commerce
Analyze market dynamics and competitive landscape to identify opportunities
Work closely with senior leadership to align the product roadmap with broader company goals and growth targets
Manage the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept through launch, adoption, and continuous improvement
Partner with Engineering and Data teams to turn customer requirements into high-quality solutions for the automotive industry
Set clear metrics for success, track performance closely, and adjust based on learnings
Help shape pricing, packaging, and licensing approaches that deliver customer value while driving incremental revenue
Collaborate with Finance and senior product leaders to monitor product economics and profitability
Make informed decisions about where to invest resources across the portfolio
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success on product positioning, launch plans, and sales enablement
Create demos, training content, and supporting materials that help drive adoption and customer satisfaction
Stay closely connected to Marketing to understand how products are performing in-market and feed those insights back into planning
Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure coordinated execution
Act as the subject matter expert on Auto Commerce products, internally, with customers, and throughout the automotive industry
Balance advocacy for customer needs with practical business considerations
Qualification
Required
8–10 years in product management, ideally in automotive data or technology
Solid knowledge of the automotive industry; how insurance, retail, wholesale, and remarketing segments operate and what drives them
Track record of managing product roadmaps and launching products that delivered tangible business results
Strong ability to lead across functions and work effectively with both technical and commercial teams
Strategic and analytical thinking paired with excellent communication skills
Experience leading or mentoring others is a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Hearst Newspapers
Hearst Newspapers is the division in charge of Hearst's newspapers, local digital marketing service businesses, and directories.
Founded in 1887New York, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carson S.
HR Business Partner
Laura Wilson
Director Major Account Partnerships
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