VP, Automotive

November 12, 2026

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Job Description:

Develop and execute the AUTO Line of Business vision, growth strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, and financial plans
Analyze vehicle market trends to forecast objectives and identify and size growth opportunities
Own P&L accountability for the AUTO Line of Business, partnering with other countries, centers of excellence, and shared services
Recommend and manage enterprise investments, operating expenses, and advertising and promotional spend
Provide direct oversight of AUTO business performance in Puerto Rico, including client results tracked through StoneEagle metrics
Maintain accountability for the performance of all AUTO products
Expand the business through client engagement, channel partnerships, competitive analysis, and industry research
Apply risk management expertise, monitor trends, and recommend changes
Build and develop a high-performing team
Lead cross-functional collaboration to scale the business
Coordinate regional and corporate efforts for strategic alignment and effective product deployment
Provide inspirational leadership to the AUTO team and foster engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in general management, business development, and services support
Demonstrated P&L ownership, with accountability for revenue growth and profitability
Ability to transfer business knowledge and best practices across teams, geographies, and functions
Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing leadership teams
Track record of fostering a culture of engagement, growth, accountability, and outperformance
Must reside in or relocate to Puerto Rico
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Marketing
10+ years of experience within the automotive ecosystem, including Automotive OEM, Captive Finance Company, Automotive Third-Party Administrator, Automotive Retail, Auto Lending, or Insurance
Proven general management and negotiation experience in multi-country or regional environments
Deep knowledge of the Puerto Rico automotive market, including key players, dynamics, and regulatory considerations
Basic working knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance
Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)

Benefits:

U.S. benefit information available through myassurantbenefits.com
Culture recognized as a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries
Virtual interviews conducted on video
Identity verification process with notice and consent requirements where applicable

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...