Associate Director, West Region - ADESA

6 days, 10 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Carvana

Carvana

Carvana is an e-commerce platform that enables consumers to buy and finance used cars online, offering features such as 360-degree vehicle imaging, financing options, and home delivery, all designed to streamline the car purchasing process.

Automotive
10K-50K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Lead a high-performing team of General Managers across assigned auction sites.
  • Provide senior-level direction to support business goals, auction processes, and team member and customer engagement.
  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional and customer relationships to deliver results.
  • Prioritize regional projects and drive key business initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Help develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and objectives for regional operations.
  • Advise senior leaders by analyzing regional business, financial, and operational information.
  • Use data to identify opportunities and recommend solutions that improve regional performance.
  • Ensure efficient and economical performance of regional operations and individual locations.
  • Partner with project management and operations teams to execute change management initiatives.
  • Coach, mentor, and hold General Managers accountable, including succession planning and leadership development.
  • Serve as a key point of contact and change agent for regional operations across the organization.
  • Promote adherence to safety policies and procedures across auction teams and locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience leading complex business transformation initiatives, developing people, and solving complex operational problems in a high-volume environment.
  • Must live in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone, or be open to relocating to one of those time zones.
  • Ability to travel up to 60% of the time; travel is listed as 75% required in the posting.
  • Must live within commutable distance to a major airport.
  • Experience with operations principles such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is beneficial.
  • Strong strategic data analysis skills.
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities quickly and independently recommend viable solutions.
  • Strong leadership skills, including coaching, conflict resolution, and change management.
  • Experience leading operations, specifically auction operations, and growing exempt-level leaders.
  • Highly proficient with computer systems and applications, including Google Suite and related business and communication tools.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment and variable schedules as needed.
  • Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check, and the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $170,000 to $200,000 plus bonus and equity eligibility.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Quality benefits.
  • Holiday and paid time off.
  • Education and equipment reimbursement programs.
  • Matching 401(k).
  • Career path opportunities.

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