Associate Product Manager - Remote within 100 miles of Office Location

Lensa; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join its dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while driving product discovery and delivery. You will engage in hands-on projects that enhance the car buying and selling experience, collaborating with design, engineering, and data science teams. The tailored CarMax Product Education Program will equip you with essential skills for success in product management. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve customer experiences and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of experience in Product or related fields.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, designers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Discover and develop products that enhance customer experience.
• Lead customer discovery initiatives to understand behaviors and motivations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and scale solutions.

Skills

Customer Discovery

Stakeholder Management

Product Analytics

Analytical Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Associate Product Manager - Remote within 100 miles of Office Location

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Location: 8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Are you an innovator interested in learning Product Management at CarMax?

As an Associate Product Manager, you will learn from our existing Product Teams and gain hands-on experience in driving product discovery and delivery activities. You will receive mentorship and guidance from Senior Product Managers and Product Directors, and complete CarMax PREP (Product Education Program), a tailored learning agenda designed to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed as a Product Manager after completion. Your work will focus on customer needs, improving the car buying and selling experience, and collaborating with design, engineering, and data science teams to create impactful products.

About CarMax PREP

• Participants in the CarMax Product Education Program (PREP) will develop functional expertise necessary for a successful Product Manager career.
• PREP emphasizes skills such as customer discovery, stakeholder management, and product analytics.
• Participants will have opportunities to shadow existing Product Teams to observe successful operations.

Responsibilities

• Discover and develop products and services that enhance the customer experience and drive business value.
• Lead customer discovery initiatives to understand behaviors, motivations, and opportunities across the customer journey.
• Develop hypotheses and iterate on prototypes to validate solutions.
• Assess feasibility, prioritize opportunities, and work with cross-functional teams to develop and scale solutions.
• Set goals based on data and insights, collaborating with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends to continuously improve customer experience.

Customer Experience Focus

Use data and insights to develop products that deliver a well-rounded customer experience. Lead cross-functional teams to scale experiences both online and in-store, making a tangible business impact.

Desired Traits

• Passionate about leveraging technology to improve customer experience.
• Motivational and inspiring team leader.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Innovative and curious thinker.
• Open-minded and proactive in seeking input.
• Organized, results-focused, self-directed.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, thrives in fast-paced environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of experience in Product or related fields, including adjacent business areas within CarMax.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Product or relevant fields.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineers, designers, and leadership.

About CarMax

CarMax has disrupted the auto industry with transparent, high-integrity experiences. As the nation’s largest used car retailer with over 200 locations, we value innovation, training, diversity, and community involvement. Recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, we are committed to equal opportunity employment and accommodating qualified candidates upon request.