Carvana

Senior Project Manager

Tempe, AZ. Posted a month ago

The role

You will drive the execution of complex technical initiatives across the technology organization. You will act as a strategic advisor, automate workflows using AI, and align cross-functional goals with business strategy.

What you will do

  • Define project strategies and align cross-functional goals with business strategy
  • Build, implement, and iterate on custom AI-agent workflows
  • Identify systemic problems and write strategic briefs for stakeholder alignment
  • Analyze operational telemetry to identify root causes and propose systemic fixes
  • Facilitate reviews and communicate with executive leadership and engineering squads
  • Provide informal mentorship to mid-level and associate Project Managers

Required qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience managing complex projects
  • Experience leading cross-functional project teams using Agile methodologies
  • Ability to compile comprehensive project plans and anticipate risks
  • Practical experience with utilizing AI tools to accelerate workflows and solve business problems
  • Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration without formal reporting structures
  • Ability to persevere in high-pressure or ambiguous situations
  • Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with enterprise Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Github)
  • Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Sigma, Tableau)
  • Familiarity with querying languages (like SQL) or basic scripting
  • Hands-on experience leveraging advanced AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude, GitHub Copilot) or agent development frameworks

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401K with company match
  • Student loan payments
  • Discounts on vehicles
  • Benefits for your pets
  • Wellness program

Before you apply

  • Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check
  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

About the company

Carvana is an automotive retailer that is the fastest-growing and most profitable public automotive retailer. The company is expanding nationally and aims to change the way people buy and sell cars.

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