Program Mgr HDFS

Responsible for planning, program development and administration of select HDFS programs and products. Key elements of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Development & Management of the value proposition including product definition and pricing strategies (2) Definition and direction of product success factors such as sales support, point-of-sale material needs, training needs, and consultative actions with Dealers and Finance & Insurance Consultants (FICs). (3) Management of product providers including the establishment and monitoring of Service Level Agreements, provider benchmarking, and prioritizing provider actions (4) Developing and enabling channel strategies and tactics in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Partners and other necessary internal support functions (5) Serving as initial point-of-contact for product/provider issues (6) Develop and manage annual program budgets and monitor program performance to deliver annual income goals. (7) This position will leverage data, information, and Company resources in a manner that allows for the insight to drive product profit improvement and growth.

• Manage product provider relationships; ensure continued availability of required products andsupport.
• Monitor marketplace, product performance and complete ongoing assessments, provide analysis and recommendations based on customer satisfaction performance. Forecast program market positioning, volume, pricing strategy and revenue and produce supporting business cases.
• Own, develop and managethe annual business plan and budget for selected category of products.
• Enable/maintain program resources, vendors, platforms, tools, reporting and resources to ensure delivery of program benefits and channel strategies.
• Evaluate and maintain providers with product, pricing, service and claims strategies that support sales and profit objectives.
• Recommend new and enhanced products, services & distribution opportunities based on market needs, customer research and business goals. Develop business case, conduct financial analysis.
• Work with key business stakeholders to develop promotional plans that drive sales of products and services.Support enablement and administration of incentive and promotional programs.

Bachelor's degree in related field of study is preferred.

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Demonstrated success in leading product analysis and product volume improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret financial and business reports pertaining to product profitability and performance andtake data and develop actionable business initiatives.
• Ability to influence and work with others; Excellent communication skills; Customer focus; Strong teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment.Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Prior operational and industry knowledge; experience managing similar or related products/programs preferred.