Project Manager @ CarGurus
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Who We Are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Today, we are the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, profitable for over 15 years.
What We Do
The market is evolving and we are moving the entire automotive journey online. Our platform guides customers from selling old cars to financing, purchasing, and delivering new vehicles. Tens of millions visit CarGurus.com monthly and approximately 30,000 dealerships rely on our products. Our people-first culture values kindness, collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives.
Role Overview
CarGurus is hiring an organized, highly motivated Project Manager to support Strategic Program & Project Execution (SPPE) across the organization. In this role, you will lead high impact, cross-functional projects and deliver on strategic objectives while managing stakeholder communications, tracking dependencies, and mitigating risks.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with sponsors and teams to develop scope, deliverables, budget, and timeline.
- Lead cross-functional teams, driving project vision and execution.
- Provide regular updates on status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders.
- Identify and manage requirements from teams and external vendors.
- Analyze risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure on-time KPI delivery.
- Enhance project management frameworks and best practices across the enterprise.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of experience managing medium-to-large projects and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Proven ability in project planning, resource allocation, and scalable process implementation.
- Exceptional leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
- Expertise in change management and performance evaluation with measurable results.
- Experience collaborating with engineering and product teams; comfortable with technical workflows.
- Strong analytical skills in ambiguous situations and success in tracking KPIs.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- Solid working knowledge of Agile practices and methodologies.
Working at CarGurus
We offer best-in-class benefits including equity, career development programs, flexible hybrid model, generous time off, daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, and commuting cost coverage. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and personal growth.
Key Skills/Competency
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Risk Analysis
- Change Management
- KPI Tracking
- Process Improvement
- Resource Planning
- Enterprise Projects
How to Get Hired at CarGurus
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research CarGurus culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight project management and agile experience.
- Network with employees: Connect via LinkedIn and industry events.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on cross-functional and risk management examples.