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Principal Product Manager - Contractor (CarOffer)

CarGurus

Raleigh, NC
Contract
Senior
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Product Manager - Contractor at CarGurus will help define and scale efforts to assist dealers in sourcing inventory. This highly cross-functional role requires experience in product management, strong analytical skills, and experience leading AI-focused teams. The role involves working closely with various teams including sales, marketing, engineering, design, analytics, and leadership to develop innovative solutions in the automotive marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead CarOffer's matrix and insights team, building a powerful AI solution that automates dealer's vehicle sourcing strategy.
  • Identify dealer and internal user needs and translate those insights into impactful product innovations. Solicit input via surveys, focus groups, and direct 1-on-1 conversations to test and refine product initiatives.
  • Partner closely with engineering, sales, design, analytics, and marketing teams to help guide the development and messaging of this new product.
  • Analyze data on product usage to drive product performance optimization.
  • Work cross-functionally with the broader business and effectively communicate team plans and results.
  • Communicate with senior leaders across the company to articulate strategy, define plans, and share results of new product initiatives.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience, including direct product management experience.
  • Experience in leading insights/AI/Rule engine solutions for creation analytics.
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Startup mentality; willing to pitch in wherever needed and wear many hats. Knows when to pivot.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation experience.
  • Ability to work and influence cross-functionally with multiple teams across the organization.

Nice to Have

  • Experience leading AI-focused teams.
  • Experience with insights, AI, or rule engine solutions for creation analytics.

Qualifications

  • Experience in product management and leading AI or insights solutions.

Benefits & Perks

  • Best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees.
  • Career development and corporate giving programs.
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities.
  • Flexible hybrid work model and robust time off policies.
  • Perks such as daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, and commuting cost coverage.

Working at CarGurus

CarGurus fosters a people-first culture that values kindness, collaboration, and innovation. The company encourages bringing the ultimate expression of oneself and their potential, promoting inclusivity and diversity, and supporting personal and professional growth through various programs and benefits.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 5, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeContract
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About CarGurus

Website

cargurus.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Raleigh, NC

Industry

Directory and Mailing List Publishers

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