Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations

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October 7

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OPENLANE

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Marketplace • Transport • Automotive

OPENLANE is a company that builds digital marketplaces for used vehicles, catering to regions such as the US, Canada, and Europe. They provide a range of services including finance floorplan and inventory financing solutions, technology platforms that drive results, and comprehensive end-to-end solutions to support automotive businesses. Notable brands include OPENLANE US, Canada’s largest digital wholesale marketplace for used vehicles, and OPENLANE Europe, a leading digital platform in Europe and the UK. OPENLANE also offers solutions like Velocicast for wholesale and retail auctions, autoniq for vehicle history evaluation, AutoVIN for vehicle inspections, and CarsArrive for vehicle shipping services. They support independent dealers with financing and provide various automotive services including high-tech locksmith solutions, recovery management, and compliance services.

1001 - 5000 employees

🏪 Marketplace

🚗 Transport

💰 $10M Venture Round on 2008-12

📋 Description

• Shape and drive enterprise-wide strategic priorities in partnership with executive leadership to ensure alignment with long-term business objectives • Serve as a strategic thought partner and operational leader, balancing executive-level decision-making with mobilizing teams toward execution • Oversee a portfolio of cross-functional strategic initiatives for a billion-dollar enterprise, helping set direction and ensure delivery of outcomes • Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance and current processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for growth or automation • Develop data-driven solutions and implement scalable processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to support decision-making • Create clear, compelling communication for leadership discussions, board updates, and strategic planning cycles • Establish KPIs and metrics to track initiative success and operational effectiveness

🎯 Requirements

• 6-10 years of relevant professional experience • Professional experience that includes time in management consulting, corporate strategy, or process improvement • A proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects from start to finish • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and create actionable insights • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams • MBA or equivalent advanced degree (Nice to Have) • Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus (Nice to Have) • Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP are a plus (Nice to Have) • Familiarity with process mapping, project management software, and data visualization tools (Nice to Have)

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) • Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match • Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time • Paid maternity and paternity leave (US) • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US) • Robust Employee Assistance Program • Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer • Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs • Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization • Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement