Product Director, Everyday AI

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Engineering / Product Development

Director, Product Management

DirectorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 25% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Summary:

Strategic Product Leader driving enterprise-wide AI transformation to amplify Cox Automotive employee performance. Provides leadership and oversight to the Everyday AI product group, focusing on persona-based solutions that create seamless integration across multiple AI platforms. Orchestrates how AI tools work together to eliminate system friction and deliver consistent, intuitive experiences whether employees use Microsoft Copilot, Claude Enterprise, Salesforce AgentForce, or other solutions. Works in a matrix structure with engineering teams responsible for everyday AI tool development and collaborates with vertical product leaders who own function-specific solutions for sales, client operations, and other business areas. Directs product strategy from discovery through implementation, ensuring AI capabilities complement each other to maximize organizational productivity.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Direct, monitor and evaluate the activities of Everyday AI product team.

• Build and lead high-performing team across product management, training, change, and program execution

• Continuously develop talent in alignment with AI talent transformation efforts.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Everyday AI strategy that focused on amplifying performance of Cox Automotive team members.

• Set vision for how AI capabilities complement each other to maximize employee productivity

• Partner with cross-functional AI Product Leaders to align with function-specific transformation goals, while maintaining enterprise coherence.

• Establish standards for AI tool interoperability and consistent UX principles

• Design integration strategies that enable smooth transitions between AI tools within employee workflows

• Orchestrate a cohesive AI ecosystem across multiple platforms (Microsoft Copilot, Claude Enterprise, Salesforce AgentForce, etc.)

• Drive organizational alignment by identifying AI opportunities that enhance employee efficiency

• Facilitate knowledge sharing to scale successful use cases

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure alignment with cohesive experience goals

• Oversee messaging for new AI products and the development and implementation of a successful business readiness strategy

• Define enterprise-wide productivity metrics and demonstrate tangible ROI

• Ensures that projects/products meet or exceed quality standards while not exceeding cost or time constraints

• Monitor and provide management with end-to-end visibility across all Everyday AI activities, including current areas of focus, issues, budget/costs, near- and longer-term priorities and business impact

• Direct the development, recommendation and execution of applicable policies that meet strategic objectives and lead to process improvements

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Data Science, or related discipline and 10 years' experience in a related field with at least 5 years' experience in a management or lead role; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years' experience; or PhD and 5 years' experience or 18 years' experience in a related field

• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

• AI/ML certifications (Azure AI, AWS ML, Google Cloud AI) highly valued

• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, LLMs, and generative AI

• Knowledge of enterprise AI platforms and integration architectures

• Familiarity with data governance and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and AI services

• Experience with API management and data pipelines

• Hands-on experience with AI platforms (Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)

• 8+ years leading enterprise-wide business transformations with technology, focused on employee experience and adoption

• 5+ years in product management, with 3+ years in AI/ML products

• Understanding of how business functions operate - including sales, service, finance, marketing, HR, and operations workflows

• Experience working with or within multiple business departments to understand their unique processes, pain points, and technology needs

• Proven track record driving cultural change at scale

• Experience with persona-based design and employee journey mapping

• Demonstrated ability translating technical capabilities into human value

• Experience managing direct reports and working with matrixed teams

• Team player with excellent work habits and interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Travel varies, but will be approximately 25%

• Other duties as needed or required

• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes in order to meet business requirements.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.