Automotive OEM Associate Program Manager

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Affinitiv is the largest provider of end-to-end, data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. Backed by 20+ years of automotive and marketing expertise, we pride ourselves on being the go-to experts in the industry. Not only do we work with over 6,500 dealerships and every major manufacturer in the country, we’re well-versed in OEM standards and the intricacies of a dealership or group’s local business.

Affinitiv seeks a self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented Automotive OEM Associate Program Manager with a passionate commitment to excellence. The Associate Program manager is responsible for implementing the overall strategy set by the account management team under the direction of the Program Manager or Program Director and owns overall success across all OEM initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates engineering efforts:
    • Manages feature requests and business requirements
    • Prioritizes engineering with internal and OEM stakeholders
  • Coordinates national product and major feature launches
    • Plans pilots as needed, including setting objectives and success criteria
    • Coordinates training for OEM corporate, OEM field and dealers, Affinitiv internal and external field reps and support reps
    • Plans general rollout and sets up feedback loop
  • Responsible for defining and reporting on product success metrics
  • Responsible for defining and reporting on overall account success metrics
  • Responsible for internal executive-level reporting on program success metrics
  • Coordinate client quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with account management team
  • Coordinate client executive business reviews (EBRs) with account management team
  • Compiles release notes and disseminates appropriate versions to various audiences including OEM corporate, OEM field, dealers, and internal and external field reps.
  • Responsible for all online training materials for dealers, field reps, and OEM personnel
  • Handles support escalations from OEM and field reps; runs weekly VID ticket review meeting
  • Provide monthly and/or ad hoc reports to OEM as needed
  • Coordinates system updates for new model years, including service plan, VMG and accessory trigger updates
  • Maintains documentation of all OEM integrations (file feeds and APIs)
  • Works with billing specialist to ensure client is sent accurate and timely invoices

Position Requirements:

  • 2-year college degree or commensurate experience
  • Client-facing skills:
    • 1+ years external client management skills required
    • Track record of building strong, trusted client relationships preferred
    • Experience assisting sales teams
    • Experience managing SaaS client relationships preferred
  • Technology skills:
    • Understanding and experience with standard SDLC processes and methodologies
    • Exceptional critical reasoning skills
    • Moderate or better skills in Excel
    • Experience with Jira a plus
  • Communication Skills:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Experience analyzing business requirements
    • Experience writing functional requirements
    • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
    • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
    • Must be comfortable presenting to clients and executive leadership teams
  • Experience in the automotive industry a plus
  • Experience providing software consulting services a plus

Work from Here

At Affinitiv, we have the best of both worlds.   Our team members have embraced remote work and our Work from Here program allows for remote working and the utmost flexibility while keeping in person collaborating thriving in a safe work environment.   Our Work from Here approach gives team members a choice to work on campus or remote, leaders can hold in person or virtual team meetings to collaborate and cultivate relationships.

Affinitiv knows you have interests outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401K effective day 1 just to name a few.   We also offer generous PTO so you can enjoy off time with family and friends.   

At Affinitiv, we celebrate diversity, equality, and an inclusive environment.

Affinitiv is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs. Affinitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


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What are Affinitiv Perks + Benefits

Affinitiv Benefits Overview

Every employee is valued at Affinitiv and our employee's health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide employees and their dependents with valuable and significant benefits. You and your family have unique needs, which is why Affinitiv offers a variety of benefit plans from which you may choose from day 1.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We do offer 8 hours per year of volunteer time off (VTO)
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
President's club
Employee awards
Remote work program
Our 'work from here' policy allows for remote working and gives team members a choice to collaborate in person as leaders can hold meetings on campus.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Affinitiv recently launched a Diversity charter & Inclusion council to celebrate our differences, drive business success & have fun!
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
The Affinitiv Diversity Council is BRIDGE: Building Real Inclusion via Deliberate Growth and Empathy.BRIDGE is a group of Affinitiv team members & leaders focused on diversity, equality & inclusion.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
At Affinitiv, we celebrate diversity, equality, and an inclusive environment. Affinitiv is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and where differences are celebrated.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care and Parking/Transit
Disability insurance
Short term and Long term disability
Dental insurance
Aetna PPO
Vision insurance
VSP
Health insurance
All plans utilize PHCS network and include a comprehensive prescription drug program as well as telemedicine coverage with a $0 copay.
Life insurance
Basic Group Life Insurance - Affinitiv pays 100% of this benefit.
Pet insurance
Optional Pet Insurance is through Nationwide and will cover all household pets and is a no network reimbursement program.
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Employee Assistance Program - provides many important services and resources to Affinitiv employees including health & wellness, stress, grief counseling, and legal issues to name a few
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Affinitiv will contribute 50% match up to 6% and there is no waiting period to get started! There is a 3 year vesting period and 401K plan is managed by Fidelity.
Company equity
The purpose of the plan is to provide all Affinitiv employees with a financial interest in the success of the company and reward efforts in contributing to that success. We win together!
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
18 days PTO, 9 paid company holidays and 8 hours of volunteer day off
Paid volunteer time
8 hours annually to get involved in your communities and make a difference
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Fitness stipend
Affinitiv partners with Perkspot so our employees can enjoy a variety of discounts including fitness!
Home-office stipend for remote employees
$150 reimburesment for home office needs.
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Affinitiv employees have access to an enterprise-wide account with Udemy Business, which means our associates have access to 6,500+ curated, premium learning courses and certifications.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training

Additional Perks + Benefits

At Affinitiv, we embrace "work from here" culture, so wherever that might be we are open and flexible on work location arrangements during our core business hours of 8-5 CST.
Affinitiv also offers a discount program through PerkSpot, which offers Affinitiv employees 30,000 national and local discounts including mobile services, travel, health, food and restaurants, tech, wellness, financial services, gym memberships, and more!

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