Technical Product Owner (TPO) - Integrations

AutoTrader.ca • Montréal • 2d ago

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TRADER Corporation's parent company AutoScout24 is the largest pan-European online car market with over 2 million listings and more than 43,000 dealer customers. With AutoScout24, users can find, finance, buy, subscribe for and sell used and new cars. The marketplace provides inspiration on cars and other vehicles and makes hard decisions easy.

Since 1998 AutoScout24 has been offering private users, car dealers and other cooperation partners from the automotive, financial and insurance services sector a comprehensive digital platform for car trading. The online marketplace includes used and new cars, motorcycles as well as commercial vehicles. AutoScout24 has over 30 million users per month, more than 43,000 dealers and around 500 employees. In addition to Germany, AutoScout24 is also represented in the European core markets of Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Austria.

More information on www.autoscout24.de [https://www.autoscout24.de/]

Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into their daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued

About Us:

We are a leading software company providing advanced CRM solutions to car dealerships. Our products help dealerships manage their customer relationships effectively while seamlessly integrating with various third-party systems. Interconnectivity with other dealer systems is a cornerstone of our value proposition and critical to customer success.

The Role:

We're looking for a Technical Product Owner (TPO) to bridge the gap between our integrations team, engineering, product management, and sales. This role will centralize accountability for all integration projects including OEMs, Partners, DMSs, and other systems to ensure our customers achieve maximum value from our interconnected ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Integration Partnership Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for integration partners, OEMs, and internal stakeholders
Build and maintain productive relationships with technical contacts at partner organizations
Advocate for customers' integration needs while balancing technical feasibility and business priorities
Manage the intake process for all integration requests, ensuring proper evaluation and prioritization

Technical Project Management

Run intake meetings for new integration requests from product, sales, and support teams
Analyze and scope integration requirements, collaborating with engineering to determine feasibility
Schedule and coordinate pilot testing in both development and production environments
Oversee implementation of integration projects from requirement definition to deployment
Monitor integration performance and health metrics, driving continuous improvement

Documentation & Certification

Design, oversee, and maintain the CRM public API certification process for partners
Maintain comprehensive integration documentation and procedural guidelines
Create and update technical specifications for integrations and APIs

Issue Resolution

Screen and evaluate integration-related bugs and issues
Conduct functional testing to differentiate between technical bugs, knowledge gaps, and feature requests
Triage and route issues appropriately to engineering teams or product management
Follow through on resolution and communicate status to stakeholders

Testing & Quality Assurance

Provision and configure test environments for integration validation
Develop and execute test plans for new integrations and features
Coordinate with partners during testing phases to ensure proper functionality

Requirements:

Technical Skills

Semi-technical background with ability to understand API concepts, data formats, and integration patterns
Experience with CRM systems, dealer management systems (DMS), or automotive software (preferred)
Ability to set up and configure environments for testing and pilot phases
Understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and data synchronization concepts
Proficient with technical documentation and specification writing

Leadership Skills

Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate between technical and business contexts
Strong project management skills with experience managing cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in product ownership, technical project management, or related role
Experience with software integration projects, particularly in B2B contexts
Knowledge of the automotive retail industry (preferred)
Must be bilingual in French and English

What’s in it for you…

-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Benefits from Day 1

-Gym discounts

-Employee and Family Assistance program