VinSolutions Performance Manager

*** Candidates based in Atlanta, GA market highly preferred, we are open to considering qualified remote candidates throughout the United States. Candidates working remotely must be available during Eastern Time business hours to effectively collaborate with the team and business partners. The Senior Manager of Strategic Planning (CAI Inventory Solutions) serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting Commercial, Dealer, and Front Office operations. This role is accountable for shaping and executing strategic initiatives that modernize business processes across titling, payments, commercial services, dealer services, and client support operations. The position will also play a key role in driving greater efficiency through automation and supporting the evolution to digital self-service. This position partners closely with Manheim auction leadership, auction front office teams, contact centers, and shared service centers to ensure timely and efficient transaction processing at scale. The person in this role will also interface directly with enablement partners such as learning and development, enterprise technology, and change management to translate strategy into action. Finally, this position will own and manage the roadmap of people, process, and technology improvements that drive timely achievement of operational goals while maintaining exceptional client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have an extensive management consulting background blended with years of industry experience. They will demonstrate the ability to combine strategic frameworks with practical experience to create realistic solutions for complex challenges. PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES Strategic Planning & Execution - Inside Operations

• Perform strategic planning and analysis that shapes a single, cohesive client experience, developing outcome scenarios that inform investment decisions and long-range plans

• Translate strategy into action by partnering with auction operations team members on processes and policies that support an outstanding client experience.

• Develop and deliver a sequenced, time-bound roadmap to achieve goals

• Own specific workstreams within strategic initiatives, ensuring comprehensive analysis from multiple perspectives including market positioning, competitive dynamics, and business impact

• Partner with Product and Technology teams to develop innovative, scalable capabilities that address evolving client needs and align with long-term strategic objectives while delivering measurable improvements to operational efficiency

Operational Analysis & Business Impact

• Develop business cases and operational analyses tied to labor efficiency, throughput, and revenue protection

• Define and track success metrics for modernization initiatives

• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess impact and identify improvement opportunities

Stakeholder & Change Leadership

• Serve as key contributor to execution on specified strategic initiatives, engaging with diverse cross-functional colleagues and business leaders

• Build and sustain relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, challenges, and opportunities

• Act as a bridge between Operational Excellence (Opex) team, shared services functions, and auction field operations

• Influence cross-functional partners without direct authority

• Support change adoption by translating strategy into clear, operationally relevant messaging

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience across management consulting, business process design, operations leadership, strategic planning, or operational transformation disciplines

• Strong understanding of auction execution, including sale day, post-sale, and client support operations

• Proven experience working in client experience or front office operations, preferably within shared services or outsourced operating models

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution across multi-site operations

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward execution

• Ability to influence and lead across diverse stakeholder groups

• Experience developing business cases, operational metrics, and performance insights

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

• Strong executive presence and comfort with presenting to audiences of various leadership levels across an organization.

• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated use of related tools and templates such as project plans.

• High adaptability, including the ability to react and adjust based on new knowledge or circumstances.

• Ability to lead and/or manage multiple workstreams with competing priorities and deadlines.

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Ability to travel up to 25 - 40% (Typically on week per month, but varies)

• Work environment primarily office-based with regular auction site engagement

Be an Early Applicant Remote or Hybrid Hiring Remotely in United States 123K-204K Annually Senior level Remote or Hybrid Hiring Remotely in United States 123K-204K Annually Senior level Leads strategic planning and operational transformation for inventory solutions across auction, dealer, commercial, front office, and client support operations. Develops business cases, metrics, investment scenarios, and sequenced roadmaps; partners with Product, Technology, Operations Excellence, and change-management teams to modernize processes, improve efficiency, enable digital self-service, and drive measurable outcomes. Influences cross-functional stakeholders, supports change adoption, and manages multiple strategic workstreams across multi-site operations., USD 122,600.00 - 204,400.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship., 83K-124K Annually Mid level 83K-124K Annually Mid level Artificial Intelligence * Automotive * Greentech * Information Technology * Machine Learning * Software * Cybersecurity Owns relationships and retention for a regional portfolio of automotive dealership clients. Drives product adoption, analyzes account performance, addresses at-risk relationships, identifies upsell opportunities, communicates client needs internally, and improves client processes. The role requires onsite and virtual engagements, product knowledge, independent work, and travel of up to 50% across Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Top Skills: Microsoft SuiteScreen Sharing TechnologiesWeb-Based Systems Cox Enterprises

VinSolutions Performance Manager

14 Hours Ago Remote or Hybrid Colorado, USA 83K-124K Annually Mid level 83K-124K Annually Mid level Artificial Intelligence * Automotive * Greentech * Information Technology * Machine Learning * Software * Cybersecurity Manages a regional portfolio of automotive dealership clients, driving retention, product utilization, client satisfaction, and revenue growth. Builds client relationships, identifies risks, develops retention plans, supports product adoption, analyzes account performance, and upsells additional functionality. The role requires onsite and virtual client engagement, collaboration across departments, automotive dealership expertise, remote autonomy, and travel of up to 50% across Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Top Skills: Microsoft SuiteScreen-Sharing TechnologiesVinsolutionsWeb-Based Systems Cox Enterprises, 83K-124K Annually Mid level 83K-124K Annually Mid level Artificial Intelligence * Automotive * Greentech * Information Technology * Machine Learning * Software * Cybersecurity Owns a regional portfolio of automotive dealership clients, driving retention, product utilization, process improvement, and revenue growth. Builds client relationships, identifies risks, develops turnaround plans, analyzes account performance, supports product adoption, and upsells additional functionality. The role requires automotive industry knowledge, strong communication and problem-solving skills, independent remote work, and travel of up to 50% across Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Top Skills: Microsoft SuiteScreen Sharing TechnologiesVinsolutionsWeb-Based Systems

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