Director - Digital Solutions & Innovation - Penske Logistics : Job Details

Position Summary:

The Director of Digital Solutions & Innovation will concept, explore and develop opportunities for Penske to deliver digital solutions for our customers that provides customer value and differentiation. This position will focus on new digital product innovations and early stage concepting. This role will work closely with multiple stakeholder groups to identify and scope emerging and strategic opportunities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Identify new product opportunities through research (customer, market, and Penske business) that provides value to both the customer and business.
• Partner with our Product Development team to develop digital innovations for strategic business offerings.
• Grow and mentor a team to act as internal consultants on new and emerging digital product initiatives.
• Work with the business functions, Sr Leadership, Connected Fleet data team and IT to prioritize tool development and delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and evangelize new initiatives to all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required in Technology or Marketing.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ Experience in delivering Interactive / digital solutions. Business acumen, Marketing and a foundation in IT is required.
• At least 5 years working with and delivering on digital product strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of the Product management function.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the user centric design process.
• Intermediate knowledge of IT development process.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within the product teams and across department functions.
• Can develop teams so that they fully embrace product management and have the skills to produce superior products.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical areas and processes.
• Ability to develop a vision for products and take full ownership of the developed products.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.