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CarGurus

Principal Product Manager - Contractor (CarOffer)

FreelanceProduct Manager$118,550 - $177,850*
Remote US
Employee discount programs
Learning and development budget
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

*This is a contract role, not a full-time position.*

The Principal Product Manager - Contractor will help define and scale our nascent efforts to assist dealers in sourcing inventory. help dealers source inventory.

This highly cross-functional role requires experience in product management strong analytical skills, experience leading AI-focused teams, creative problem-solving, and a passion for innovation. You will report to the Head of Product at CarOffer and work closely with sales, marketing, engineering, design, analytics, the leadership team, and CarOffer’s dealer base.

What you'll do

  • 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.

What you'll bring

  • 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 org.


Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

Questions & answers for this job
  • What is the type of contract for this job?
    The contract for this job is a Freelance contract
  • What's the salary range for the Principal Product Manager - Contractor (CarOffer) position?
    The suggested salary for this job is $118,550 - $177,850*
  • Is telecommuting possible for this job?
    Yes, telecommuting is possible for this job
About CarGurus
CarGurus is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based automotive research and shopping website that assists users in comparing local listings for used and new cars, and contacting sellers.
Website
Industry
Automotive, Classifieds
Founded
2005
Size
251-1K employees

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