Strategic Planning Senior Manager - Cox Automotive Fleet

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Strategy & Corporate Development

Strategic Planning Sr Manager

Sr Manager - Non People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 25% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $134,900.00 - $224,900.00. 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.

The ideal candidate will be a proven:

Delivery-focused, execution-driven leader.

You manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously — setting milestones, owning critical path, and driving outcomes even when the path forward is ambiguous. Equally comfortable in the weeds with operations, product, and other teams as you are presenting to senior leadership. You move fast from analysis to action.

Strategically grounded contributor with strong business acumen.

You quickly grasp how an organization's divisions, functions, and dependencies fit together — and use that understanding to build and execute plans that actually work. You structure ambiguous problems into clear frameworks, pressure-test business cases, and communicate with executives with confidence.

Outcome-focused, strategic enabler.

You build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, earning influence without authority. You know the difference between change that's announced and change that actually takes hold.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis across operational data, process performance, and strategic priorities — translating findings into clear, actionable, executive-ready recommendations

• Build and maintain process maps, frameworks, and other artifacts that make complex operational realities understandable and actionable

• Contribute to business case development and financial modeling in support of strategic initiatives

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency across Cox Fleet — and drive them to resolution

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage large, complex enterprise initiatives requiring multiple workstreams and functional teams — with direct exposure to senior leadership

• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines

• Develop comprehensive project plans including resource allocation, task assignments, dependencies, critical path, and risk mitigation strategies

• Monitor progress, track milestones, and proactively surface and address risks and issues

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work directly with senior business leaders to understand objectives, challenges, and opportunities

• Influence outcomes across functions through compelling analysis, structured communication, and relationship-building

• Support integration efforts and ensure cross-functional participation across initiatives

Change Management

• Apply change management methodologies and tools in developing change strategies and tactics, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and training

• Measure and report on the effectiveness of change enablement strategies to drive adoption, sustainment, and compliance with new processes and technology

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in and 8 years’ experience in a related field (program/project management for enterprise transformation programs or equivalent management consulting experience). The right candidate could also have