Drive is Nine’s brand appealing to the automotive enthusiast. Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision, to shape the future of automotive in Australia by providing authoritative reviews, detailed comparisons, and innovative commerce solutions.

2025 is an exciting year to be part of the Drive Marketplace team. Drive Marketplace is on a sharp growth trajectory with a vision to become Australia’s No.2 Automotive Marketplace in Australia.  

The expanding Drive Marketplace team has an ambitious, forward-thinking and highly collaborative culture, with a shared passion for the automotive industry. As the on-the-ground human faces of the Drive brand within the National Drive Dealer Network, genuine partnerships and a healthy dose of hard work and fun sit at the core of the team’s success to date.

As the Product Manager for the Marketplace, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Australia’s digital automotive marketplace. You will act as the product owner for one of our Marketplace agile squads, leading the end-to-end delivery of features for both consumers and our dealer partners.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business on a tremendous growth journey and to deliver best-in-class experiences and value.

Day to day you will:

Product Delivery 

• Own and deliver features and capabilities for the Marketplace domain.
• Develop and prioritize the product backlog and define user stories.
• Lead feature launches and manage UAT processes.
• Actively participate and lead where required in all agile squad ceremonies.
• Facilitate and lead ideation and feature development workshop or sessions

Product Management & Roadmap 

• Contribute to the quarterly and annual product roadmap.
• Provide operational support to stakeholders, including investigating and resolving product issues.
• Optimize key capabilities within the Marketplace to improve audience acquisition and conversion.

User Experience 

• Collaborate with the UX and design team on design requirements and user testing.
• Ensure customer insights and behaviour inform roadmap prioritization.

Research & Analytics 

• Collaborate with our data team to develop dashboards and reports on product performance.
• Review and manage key metrics for consumer and dealer satisfaction.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years in product management, with a focus on digital products in media, e-commerce, or marketplaces.
• Experience in end-to-end product development, from concept to launch.
• Experience working and collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, design, data).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An organized individual with high attention to detail and strong project management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in data-related products and features.
• Experience working with AI-driven product features.
• Familiarity with digital audience analytics and operational tools such as WordPress, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Google Analytics, and Figma.
• Experience with experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, feature flags).
• A passion for the Australian automotive industry.

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.