Senior Director, Data Analysis

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Data Intelligence & Science

Job Profile

Sr Director, Data Analysis

Management Level

Sr Director

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $265,600.00. 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 Description

Mobility’s FleetNet America is revolutionizing the industry with digital-first fleet solutions connecting fleets with maintenance experts, using data-driven technology via an automated marketplace of service providers & proprietary fleet technology.  FleetNet America is Cox Automotive Mobility’s digital marketplace; designed for fleets, operators and teams who need an on-demand service solution, data driven insights, and a team of fleet experts to support them so they can focus on their core business.  

The future of FleetNet America is driven by the data team, and the Sr Director of Data Analysis is responsible for shaping, delivering, and growing those areas while managing the core day-to-day functions of the data analysis team.  In addition, this leader is expected to develop new data products to help drive our partner’s success and lead the efforts to continually improve internal KPIs and reporting. The individual in this role must be able to execute today while building for the future. This leader must work across teams within Cox Automotive to ensure a cohesive and coordinated method to provide a seamless data approach.

Primary Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, and implement, FleetNet America’s Data strategy for today and into the future.  

• Select, develop, and scale the data analysis team as the business grows, while effectively managing through the growing pains of change. 

• Effectively lead the team members by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.  

• Drives efforts to support critical, highly impactful initiatives across the company.  

• Partners with other senior leaders to establish functional strategic plans and objectives.  

• Ensures research, analysis and reporting efforts are properly sized, scoped and managed to achieve expected outcomes and results. 

• Oversees or otherwise ensures production of and distribution of weekly, monthly and ad-hoc senior management reports and presentations. 

• Leads deep dive analyses where key metrics have yet to be fully developed and provides insight into the development of meaningful measures. 

• Engages with corporate leaders to ensure Data Analysis initiatives and projects focus on high priority subjects with significant business impact.  

• Provides timely insights and recommendations on important product, sales, marketing, industry, competitor and consumer trends.   

• Analyzes competitive activities which could impact company strategy and business decisions. 

• Collaborates with business leaders, IT and other stakeholders to improve the reference quality of data used across the organization. 

• Ensures Data Analysis has access to and the capability to utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies. 

• Identify within and engage with the community and industry partners to understand fleet owner needs and pain points. Develop partnerships when and where synergies exist to advance the FleetNet America goals, needs, and aspirations. 

Technical/Functional skills 

• Advanced knowledge and ability to apply effective analytical techniques and tools. 

• Ability to apply knowledge of economic, financial, market and industry trends to understand and improve organizational results.

• Presentation skills - ability to convert analysis and business plans into compelling, persuasive presentations to both internal & external stakeholders. 

• Expert-level proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Exceptional team leadership capabilities & experience  

 

Education, Experience, and Qualifications 

• BA/BS degree required with at least 12 years of relevant experience with at least 7 years experience in a leadership role

• OR MS degree + 10 years of experience

• OR Ph.D. degree + 5 years of experience

• OR 16 + years of experience with no degree

• Experience in the automotive industry or fleet management 

• Proven ability to excite, inspire, lead, manage, and influence teams, partners and clients 

• Experience in establishing and driving process and operational excellence  

• Ability to develop and execute strategy in an evolving market 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experiencing high-level business discussions and low-level technical discussions to drive alignment and bring clarity to the overall vision

• Strong interpersonal skills - flexible, collaborative, positive attitude, highly motivated and curious about market evolutions 

 

Core Competencies Critical to Success in this Role  

The candidate should have a strong foundation of operational excellence, working and influencing across matrix teams, comfort with ambiguity, and a passion for defining the future of fleet management. We’re looking for a motivated self-starter and leader.  

Drug Testing

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.

Benefits

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.

About Us

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.