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Product Manager, Data Science & Machine Learning

Boston, MA
Full-Time

Job Description

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

CarGurus is looking for a Product Manager who will help shape the roadmap for our Data Science team. You will collaborate closely with a number of teams including engineering, analytics, marketing, sales and a variety of other product teams to deliver exceptional data science led capabilities.

Are you a driven collaborator with a strong track record of building data-driven products and capabilities? Do you bring curiosity, creativity, a passion for innovation, and analytical and cross-functional leadership skills? Are you excited by the mission to help millions of shoppers find their next car? Look no further; we'd love to invite you to apply!

What you'll do

  • Build a strong partnership with our Data Science team to support model development from concept to launch.
  • Own the team's vision and roadmap; generate buy-in and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ensure that prioritization of work aligns with high-level strategies and business objectives.
  • Maintain high levels of engagement with stakeholders through various forms of written and verbal communication, including roadmaps, project plans, status reports, and executive presentations.
  • Empower our team of Data Scientists to complete their best work - providing the necessary requirements, guidance, and space to unlock new opportunities to make our product better.
  • Highlight and enforce data quality best practices and standards across the product and engineering organization, focusing on data integrity, consistency, and accuracy. Help implement policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational guidelines.

What you'll bring

  • 3+ years of product management experience with at least 1+ years building machine learning, predictive analytics or AI enabled products
  • Expert judgment to help prioritize incoming requests based on value-add to the business.
  • Strong team player with high emotional intelligence and the ability to bring people together across varying work styles
  • Tenacious self-starter with the ability to work independently,particularlyin a highly cross-functional or matrixedenvironment
  • Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunication skills
  • Prior experience in a Data Science / ML or Analytics


Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

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Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

CarGurus is looking for a Product Manager who will help shape the roadmap for our Data Science team. You will collaborate closely with a number of teams including engineering, analytics, marketing, sales and a variety of other product teams to deliver exceptional data science led capabilities.

Are you a driven collaborator with a strong track record of building data-driven products and capabilities? Do you bring curiosity, creativity, a passion for innovation, and analytical and cross-functional leadership skills? Are you excited by the mission to help millions of shoppers find their next car? Look no further; we'd love to invite you to apply!

What you'll do

  • Build a strong partnership with our Data Science team to support model development from concept to launch.
  • Own the team's vision and roadmap; generate buy-in and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ensure that prioritization of work aligns with high-level strategies and business objectives.
  • Maintain high levels of engagement with stakeholders through various forms of written and verbal communication, including roadmaps, project plans, status reports, and executive presentations.
  • Empower our team of Data Scientists to complete their best work - providing the necessary requirements, guidance, and space to unlock new opportunities to make our product better.
  • Highlight and enforce data quality best practices and standards across the product and engineering organization, focusing on data integrity, consistency, and accuracy. Help implement policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational guidelines.

What you'll bring

  • 3+ years of product management experience with at least 1+ years building machine learning, predictive analytics or AI enabled products
  • Expert judgment to help prioritize incoming requests based on value-add to the business.
  • Strong team player with high emotional intelligence and the ability to bring people together across varying work styles
  • Tenacious self-starter with the ability to work independently,particularlyin a highly cross-functional or matrixedenvironment
  • Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunication skills
  • Prior experience in a Data Science / ML or Analytics


Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

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About CarGurus

Headquartered in Boston, CarGurus was founded in 2006 to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Today, it’s the #1 most-visited car shopping site in the US*, with more than 1,000 employees supporting operations in the US, Canada, and the UK. The company continues to evolve, leveraging industry-leading technology and data-driven insights to enable consumers and dealers to confidently and conveniently buy and sell any vehicle, anywhere, with the best selection and price.

CarGurus’ award-winning culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, while empowering employees with opportunities and resources to fuel their career growth. Eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and the Drive Change charitable giving and community service program provide Gurus with meaningful ways to connect, contribute, and make an impact beyond their day-to-day roles, while internal and external learning opportunities help employees stay inspired and ahead of emerging trends. Medical, dental, and vision care benefits are complemented by robust perks, including a $15 daily lunch stipend, best-in-class commuting coverage, and equity for all employees. A flexible hybrid work model and robust time-off policies encourage employees to make the most of their time in and out of the office.

Boston-based employees work from our headquarters at 1001 Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay, which opened in September 2024 and was purpose-built for hybrid work. “Guru HQ” features more than 900 plug-and-play seating options and over 100 tech-enabled collaboration spaces, plus amenities like an on-site gym and barista bar, two roof decks, wellness rooms, game rooms, libraries for focused work, and an impressive selection of snacks and drinks. Each space is thoughtfully designed to bring out the best in individuals and teams. 

For more information on CarGurus, visit careers.cargurus.com

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*Similarweb, Traffic Report (Cars.com, Autotrader, TrueCar, CARFAX Listings (defined as CARFAX Total visits minus Vehicle History Reports traffic), Q4'24

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