Title- Director of Product Management
Role Type: Strategic Consultant / Proxy Product Owner
Ecosystem: Adobe Commerce (Magento) & Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Location: Detroit, MI 3 to 4 days at the client site
Duration: 12+ months
Project: Large ecomm build for our client. Three global pods running simultaneously.
• Critical client proxy role for project.
• Auto and Adobe commerce/ecosystem experience required.
• Nice to have: motor parts/parts sales/parts and accessories experience, commerce experience.
• Understands requirements/functionalities, tech at a high level, making key business decisions, value actualization, prioritization, etc
• Some project mgmt. skillsets needed: organization/coordination, communicative
• Experience in Management Consulting or an agency setting, acting as a proxy for high-profile enterprise clients.
• Experience managing third-party vendor relationships for automotive data or logistics services.
• 5+ years of experience as a PO or Strategic Lead in a large, matrixed organization. You must be an expert at managing "influence without authority."
• Automotive Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the Automotive Aftermarket. You know that a "part" is a data-heavy asset with unique fitment, core charges, and shipping restrictions.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Proven ability to say "no" to low-value stakeholder requests to protect the product’s integrity and the project’s budget.
• Business-First Mindset: While you are "tech-savvy," your primary value is in your ability to make commercial decisions that drive AOV (Average Order Value) and reduce return rates.
• Adobe Ecosystem Literacy: Functional (non-technical) knowledge of Adobe Commerce and AEM, specifically how they must "shake hands" to create a premium brand experience.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other frameworks designed for cross-departmental coordination.