Product Owner / Product Manager

Product Owner – Auction Services

Cox Automotive
Location: Manchester or Leeds - Hybrid x2 a week

About the Role

AIMS is the core platform that keeps Manheim Auctions running every day. As our Product Owner, you’ll ensure this business‑critical system continues to meet operational needs by maintaining, enhancing, and evolving its capabilities. This is a role focused on continuous improvement, workflow optimisation, and supporting operational excellence – not building new products from scratch.

You’ll work closely with operational teams, technology partners (CAPTG), and stakeholders across the business to understand real‑world challenges and translate them into clear system enhancements. This is a highly collaborative role where your understanding of auction operations is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the AIMS product backlog, prioritising enhancements that deliver operational value
• Work with operations and CAPTG to define clear, actionable system requirements
• Maintain and communicate the AIMS roadmap
• Support process analysis and identify opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate deployment readiness and smooth adoption of system changes
• Champion AIMS stability, usability, and scalability
• Support quarterly planning and capacity discussions
• Act as the link between operations and technology teams
• Share knowledge and help teams understand system capabilities
• Use data and feedback to refine processes and improve performance

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Strong understanding of supporting platforms as a product owner
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills
• Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical, problem‑solving mindset
• Willingness to learn product management and agile delivery
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• Experience in Product, Technology, or similar roles
• Exposure to transformation or process improvement
• Familiarity with IT systems or complex operational workflows

Who You Are

• A proactive, collaborative team player
• Someone who enjoys solving operational challenges
• Comfortable engaging with a variety of stakeholders
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage shifting priorities
• Curious, open to learning, and willing to take ownership
• Passionate about improving systems and enabling operational excellence

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to influence a system that underpins Manheim Auctions’ core operations. Your work will have a visible, meaningful impact every day, supporting teams across the business and helping shape the future of auction operations.