Director - Digital Solutions & Innovation

Penske Automotive Group - Reading, PA

Full-time - Executive

Reading, PA

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Director of Digital Solutions & Innovation at Penske is responsible for conceptualizing, exploring, and developing digital solutions that provide customer value and differentiation. This role focuses on new digital product innovations and early-stage concepting, collaborating with various stakeholders to identify and scope emerging opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify new product opportunities through research that provides value to both the customer and business.
• Partner with the Product Development team to develop digital innovations for strategic business offerings.
• Grow and mentor a team to act as internal consultants on new and emerging digital product initiatives.
• Work with business functions, senior leadership, Connected Fleet data team, and IT to prioritize tool development and delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate and evangelize new initiatives to all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Marketing required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in delivering interactive/digital solutions with business acumen, marketing, and a foundation in IT.
• At least 5 years of experience working with and delivering on digital product strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of the product management function.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the user-centric design process.
• Intermediate knowledge of IT development processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within product teams and across department functions.
• Ability to develop teams that embrace product management and produce superior products.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical areas and processes.
• Ability to develop a vision for products and take full ownership of the developed products.