Strategic Director, Auto Finance Program Management

CarMax Business Services; United States; On-site; USD 148,000 - 237,000; Full time

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Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Director of Program Management for CarMax Auto Finance in Kennesaw, GA. The role leads the program management function, aligning business and technology initiatives with strategic objectives and delivering measurable value across CAF.

The ideal candidate will drive governance, prioritize initiatives, and develop program management capabilities while partnering with CAF and Technology leadership to ensure successful transformation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in program management, business, technology, operations, finance, analytics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs, business transformation, technology-enabled change, operational strategy, or portfolio delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across senior leaders, business partners, Technology, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Curiosity and working knowledge of automation, AI-enabled solutions, reporting improvements, workflow redesign.

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision, strategy, operating model, and standards for CAF Program Management, ensuring disciplined problem solving and measurable value delivery.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and sequence complex initiatives based on strategic value and capacity.
• Lead portfolio-level governance with visibility into demand, dependencies, resources, risks, and value realization.
• Promote a problem-solving culture and align solutions with business value and strategic goals.
• Shape CAF's approach to technology-enabled transformation by promoting automation, AI, and scalable tech solutions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Director of Program Management for CarMax Auto Finance in Kennesaw, GA. The role leads the program management function, aligning business and technology initiatives with strategic objectives and delivering measurable value across CAF.

The ideal candidate will drive governance, prioritize initiatives, and develop program management capabilities while partnering with CAF and Technology leadership to ensure successful transformation outcomes.