Senior Innovation Project Lead (Remote)

Auction Edge is the automotive remarketing industry’s leading provider of technology and services to independent auctions, dealers, and corporate remarketers. With 230 independent auction customers and millions of cars processed per year, Auction Edge is uniquely positioned to serve the competitive needs of the independent auction community. To learn more, visit www.auctionedge.com.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sr. Innovation Project Lead to join our team as a full time remote employee. You will spearhead a critical project in the automotive remarketing and wholesale auto auction space. This is not just a process-driven role – we need someone who can think beyond standard procedures, generate creative ideas, and develop innovative solutions that delight our customers and elevate our offerings. This is a customer facing role.

The ideal candidate will have deep industry experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. They must be capable of managing complex projects while also driving new product ideas and improvements that create tangible business value and exceptional customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of a high-priority project, ensuring delivery is ahead of schedule while exceeding quality and customer satisfaction benchmarks.
• Serve as a key innovator, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the table that solve customer pain points and drive continuous improvement.
• Frequent travel required to build strong relationships with project customer/partner, estimated 35% to 50%.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new products or services tailored to the automotive remarketing and wholesale auto auction sectors.
• Proactively identify potential roadblocks and inefficiencies in the project process, developing creative solutions that streamline operations and accelerate progress.
• Engage with customers directly to gather insights, understand their evolving needs, and ensure that all project deliverables exceed expectations.
• Foster an environment of innovation, encouraging team members to think outside the box and contribute ideas that drive long-term value for the business and its customers.
• Maintain a keen focus on results, using data-driven insights to refine processes, products, and strategies that create competitive advantages in the marketplace.

Auction Edge Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• 20 days of accrued PTO as well as 12 Flex Days per year ( Flex is one three-day weekend per month)
• 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 paid volunteer day per year
• Up to $100 Monthly Wellbeing Reimbursement Program (gym membership, personal training, massage therapy, therapy apps, and many other options)
• Education Reimbursement Program up to $4,000 per 12-month period
• Focus Fridays

Auction Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and supports diversity in the workplace.

Relocation reimbursement offered for individuals relocating anywhere within 60 miles of our Franklin, TN office.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project management experience with a strong focus on innovation and solution development, preferably within the automotive remarketing and/or wholesale auto auction industry.
• A proven track record of not only delivering complex projects on time but also driving the creation of new products, services, or processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills; able to look beyond the obvious and anticipate the customer’s future needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and champion innovative ideas.
• Ability to balance meticulous project planning with flexibility and adaptability, ensuring the team can pivot when new opportunities or challenges arise.
• High-level customer engagement experience, with a demonstrated ability to turn customer feedback into actionable product or service improvements.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required if the candidate brings strong innovation and industry experience.

If you’re a forward-thinker who thrives on delivering results, coming up with game-changing ideas, and delighting customers, we invite you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive remarketing and wholesale auctions.