Product Manager II

ACV Auctions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ACV Auctions is seeking a Product Manager II to join our product team. You will own the product development lifecycle, champion customer needs, and drive the roadmap from concept to delivery in a fast-paced tech environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of product delivery experience, strong data analysis and communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with design, analysts and engineering. This role emphasizes ownership, impact, and growth within ACV.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, graduate degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ industry/domain experience
• Creative problem solving
• Strong customer focus
• Demonstrated product delivery
• Listening skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Data analysis tools Collaboration
• Agile experience
• User story creation
• Release planning
• Prioritization skills
• Presentation skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills

Responsibilities

• Data collection & analysis
• Customer feedback collection & analysis
• Conduct customer & stakeholder demos
• Develop business requirements
• Develop release marketing
• Lead in the execution & delivery of features & products
• Creation and presentation of plans and impacts
• Create and maintain competitive analysis for your product
• Inform prioritization framework for your product
• Contribute to build, buy, partner analysis
• Development of vision for your product
• Creation of 6-month roadmap for your product
• Create functional user stories and acceptance criteria
• Participate in agile ceremonies
• Define product lifecycle for your product
• Collaborate with design, analysts and engineering to plan development schedule
• Contribute to discussions with technology and executive leadership to inform, gain consensus and problem solve
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Customer feedback

Agile experience

Release planning

Prioritization

Presentation skills

Mentoring and coaching

Customer focus

Communication skills

Listening skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Agile ceremonies

Job description

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Product Manager II with demonstrated success in building software products to join our product team at ACV Auctions. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the product development lifecycle. We’re looking for an individual who can be the champion for your products and the customers we obsess over daily. This role requires a track record of software experience and a solid ability to understand customer needs and advocate for them in the creation of our roadmap.

What you will do:

• Data collection & analysis
• Customer feedback collection & analysis
• Conduct customer & stakeholder demos
• Develop business requirements
• Develop release marketing
• Lead in the execution & delivery of features & products
• Creation and presentation of plans and impacts
• Create and maintain competitive analysis for your product
• Inform prioritization framework for your product
• Contribute to build, buy, partner analysis
• Development of vision for your product
• Creation of 6-month roadmap for your product
Create functional user stories and acceptance criteria
• Participate in agile ceremonies
• Define product lifecycle for your product
• Collaborate with design, analysts and engineering to plan development schedule
• Contribute to discussions with technology and executive leadership to inform, gain consensus and problem solve
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, graduate degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ industry/domain experience
• Creative problem solving
• Strong customer focus
• Demonstrated product delivery
• Listening skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Data analysis tools Collaboration
• Agile experience User story creation
• Release planning Prioritization skills
• Presentation skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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No immigration or work visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skill set, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.