Manager of Transformation

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. 

• We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.

• We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.

• And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values: 

Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Manager of Transformation with experience in strategic planning, process refinement, and project management. You will be part of a transformation team responsible for driving organizational change and efficiency. You will be involved in facilitating data-driven decision-making, adapting to market changes, and supporting key initiatives for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in supporting high-level projects, strategic content creation and delivery, and overall process refinement for organizational development through proven experience. 

You Are: 

• A Problem Solver. You will be faced with an ever-changing business environment poised for growth. You bring fresh ideas and resolutions to the table wherever you go. 

• A Lynchpin. Aligned with various department heads and stakeholders, you will align complementary strategies and reduce internal friction. 

• Business-Savvy. You have solid business acumen and foundational knowledge that positions you to think quickly and efficiently through various levels of support. 

• Curious. You are not shy from questioning a process through a productive and curious mindset.  

• Adaptable.You can adapt to the changing nature of the business or industry and redesign strategies based on those changes. 

• Personable Yet Professional.You will have lots of interactions with key stakeholders at various levels so being personable yet approachable is crucial. 

• Data-Driven.Your content, suggestions, and decision-making should have a foundation of data to support them. 

• An Effective Communicator. You are an effective communicator, turning concepts into strategies. 

• A Self-Starter and Independent Thinker.Always on the lookout for areas of improvement; able to provide thorough recommendations or conclusions based on independent research, due diligence, follow-through, and more.  

You Will:

• Act as a liaison between various departments focused on effective communication and coordination within the organization. 

• Gather and analyze data for decision-making through prepared reports and presentations. 

• Handle sensitive business objectives and confidential information with the utmost discretion. 

• Drive structure and build slide decks, managing and revamping them as needed or requested. 

• Challenge conventional processes and thinking through thought-provoking questions based on curiosity and strive for continuous improvement. 

• Assist in building strategies from sometimes vague concepts, seek to refine processes, and duplicate as needed. 

• Adapt to sometimes volatile market trends and redesign strategic input and decks as necessary. 

• Support key stakeholders and executives with adaptability to different personality styles and needs. 

• Use support tools and technology to efficiently and effectively complete requests. 

• Have a broad perspective on organizational scope and support. 

Who You Will Work With:

Reporting to the Director of Transformation, this role will collaborate with key stakeholders at various levels including C-Suite executives regularly. Other interactions/exposure include cross-functional teams, external partners, and subject matter experts of various departments.

Must Have’s:

• 3-5 years of experience in consulting or advising on business strategies and transformation. 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. 

• Proven experience in proposing strategies, presenting solutions, project management, and data-driven decision-making. 

• Understanding of finance and trend analysis. 

• Proven track record of driving organizational change and efficiency.

• Have a broad perspective on organizational scope and support.

• Experience in using Google Suite of products, specifically Sheets and Slides. 

• Excellent copy or presentation skills.

• Ability to take complex or vague concepts and turn them into presentable strategies. 

Nice to Have’s:

• MBA 

• Experience using DOMO

• Technical writing experience and capabilities

• Familiarity with digital marketplaces and digital transformation.

• Prior experience leading organizational change and overseeing change management. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive pay

• 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 

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!