Full-Time

Program Engagement Director

Posted on 8/8/2024

Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning

Senior, Expert

Detroit, MI, USA

Hybrid role based on-site 3 days/week in Detroit, MI.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • Experience as an Engagement Manager, Business Consultant, or similar role
  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills
  • Strong business acumen and ability to be a brand ambassador for Tekion
  • Team player who collaborates with internal stakeholders to maximize opportunities
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate between business and technical domains
  • Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them by focusing on the most important challenges
Responsibilities
  • Drive customer success and adoption with a focus on long term relationships and expansion
  • Lead a cross functional team, including product management, engineering, and support resources, to deliver programs on-time, on-budget, and with quality
  • Primary delivery point of contact for client inquiries, requests, and escalations
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into actionable project plans
  • Anticipate client needs, remove obstacles, track and mitigate risk, and manage client expectations
  • Identify and track key performance indicators and provide regular reporting on account health, customer value, and account financials
  • Identify opportunities to enhance client satisfaction and drive additional value through Tekion’s solutions
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, market changes, and product updates in the automotive industry
  • Communicate effectively with all levels at client and within Tekion, from executives to individual contributors
  • Travel: 25% - including travel to India

Tekion has developed a cloud-native platform designed for the automotive retail industry. Its main product is a Dealer Management System (DMS) that utilizes technologies like Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) to improve the operations of car dealerships. The DMS provides a centralized view and performance metrics for dealership groups, allowing for better management and increased operational efficiency. Tekion differentiates itself from competitors by being the first and fastest cloud-native DMS available, and it integrates seamlessly with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at no extra cost. The company's goal is to enhance dealership efficiency, profitability, and customer experience through its subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, which also includes additional services to help dealerships identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$617.8M

Headquarters

Pleasanton, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of cloud-native solutions boosts demand for Tekion's platform.
  • AI integration in dealership systems enhances customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Subscription-based SaaS model aligns with industry trends, supporting Tekion's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established players like CDK Global may impact Tekion's market share.
  • Data privacy concerns could arise from integrating generative AI into Tekion's platform.
  • Reliance on partnerships may pose risks if expected synergies are not achieved.

What makes Tekion unique

  • Tekion offers the first cloud-native platform for the automotive retail industry.
  • The platform integrates AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and personalization.
  • Tekion's Automotive Partner Cloud enables seamless data sharing across the automotive ecosystem.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation and generous stock options

100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage

Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages

The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies

Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper

Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up

A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration

The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy

Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

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