Business Operations Platform Owner

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community.

Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challengeand Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard.

It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Cars Commerce Canada is building a new operational backbone: the CCC Hub — a centralized platform used across Sales, Operations, Finance, Product, SEM, VBDC, and OEM programs.

This Hub is not a reporting layer.
It is becoming a core operational system that will replace manual workflows, automate business processes, and support internal applications across the organization.

We are looking for a Business Operations Platform Owner (AI & Automation) to own, govern, and evolve this platform.

This role sits at the intersection of:

business operations

data governance

platform architecture

automation

AI-enabled system development

You will ensure the CCC Hub becomes a reliable, secure, and scalable system used daily by the organization — including workflows that impact finance, sales execution, and operational performance.

This is not a traditional analytics role.
This is a platform ownership and operational systems role.

You will work across all departments and help shape how the organization operates through internal systems.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS NOW

Cars Commerce Canada is transitioning from:

manual workflows

reporting-heavy processes

fragmented tools
 

…to a model powered by:

internal applications

automation

reusable data foundations

AI-assisted system development

structured governance
 

The CCC Hub will:

replace operational workflows

support finance-grade execution (including Order-to-Billing automation)

optimize cross-department processes

enable teams to build internal tools within a governed environment
 

This role ensures that transformation happens correctly, responsibly, and sustainably.

CORE OWNERSHIP

You will own and govern the CCC Hub as a core operational platform.

This includes:

maintaining platform architecture and standards

enforcing integration, data reuse, and security guidelines

approving how internal applications connect into the platform

ensuring reliability for workflows that impact finance, sales, and operations

evolving the platform as business needs change

RESPONSIBILITIES

Platform Ownership & Governance

• Own the structure, integrity, and long-term evolution of the CCC Hub

  Define and maintain platform rules:

  user experience consistency

  data architecture and reuse

  application integration standards

  security and access practices

  Ensure new internal tools align with platform standards before integration

  Maintain documentation and operational clarity

  Business Intelligence Evolution & Reporting Transformation

  Take ownership of existing reporting ecosystems, including Tableau and Looker Studio

  Stabilize and improve current BI assets during the transition period

  Ensure continuity of reporting while operational systems are introduced

  Redesign reporting approaches using automation, AI-enabled systems, and operational tools

  Replace static dashboards with systems that drive execution and workflows

  Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting and operational environments

  Partner with business stakeholders to evolve reporting into decision and action platforms
   

Workflow Automation & Replacement

• Identify inefficiencies across departments

  Redesign workflows using automation and AI-enabled approaches

  Lead initiatives such as:

  Order-to-Billing process automation

  operational workflow optimization

  reporting replacement through system-based execution

  Enablement & Internal Builder Leadership

  • Guide teams in building responsibly within platform standards

    Promote structured and prompt-based system development practices

    Help internal builders integrate applications into the platform

    Encourage innovation while maintaining governance
     

  Business Impact

  • Improve operational efficiency

    Reduce manual processes

    Increase reliability of mission-critical workflows

    Support scalable internal product development

    HOW YOU OPERATE

    You are:

    systems-minded

    detail-oriented

    disciplined about structure and governance

    proactive in identifying inefficiencies

    comfortable challenging existing workflows

    both a builder and a platform steward
     

    You treat internal systems with the same rigor as financial systems:

    auditable

    reliable

    documented

    secure

    scalable
     

    AI is a toolset — not the strategy.
    Execution and operational reliability matter most.

    ABOUT YOU

    Mindset & Experience

    • Systems thinker with strong operational discipline

      Experience owning structured platforms, reporting ecosystems, or internal tools

      Comfortable supporting mission-critical operational workflows

      Strong attention to detail and governance

      Ability to work across departments and challenge existing workflows constructively
       

    Environment Familiarity

    Experience in environments such as:

    internal platforms

    automation ecosystems

    data architecture and reporting systems

    API-driven integrations

    AI-enabled development environments

    business intelligence and operational tooling
     

    You do not need to be a traditional software engineer — but you must be a structured builder and system owner.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    We welcome candidates from backgrounds such as finance, data, business intelligence, analytics, or operational systems.

    Typical qualifications may include:

    Degree in accounting, finance, data, engineering, business, or a related field

    5+ years of experience in roles involving:

    data and reporting

    finance or FP&A

    business intelligence

    analytics or operational support systems

    Experience supporting business decisions through structured data, reporting, or automation

    Exposure to financial processes, reporting ecosystems, or internal operational tools
     

    We value practical experience and systems thinking as much as formal credentials.

    GROWTH MINDSET & EVOLUTION EXPECTATIONS

    This role is designed for individuals ready to evolve beyond traditional data or finance roles into operational system ownership.

    Success in this role requires:

    curiosity for AI-enabled systems and automation

    comfort moving beyond a reporting-focused identity

    appetite for ownership of business-critical workflows

    willingness to challenge and redesign how work gets done

    interest in building systems that replace manual processes, not just analyze them
     

    We are looking for individuals who want to help shape how the organization operates through platforms, automation, and AI-driven execution.

    NOT A FIT IF

    • You prefer reporting over building

      You avoid ownership of operational systems

      You move fast but without structure

      You treat AI as experimentation instead of execution

      You are uncomfortable enforcing standards and governance

       

       

      In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. In addition to base salary, some roles are eligible for our bonus and/or equity programs, depending on level and role. Regular full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

      Salary Range

      $94,400.00-115,650.00

      Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

      Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

      New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

      Generous PTO

      Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

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