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Full-Time

Senior Manager

Product Management

Updated on 9/30/2024

Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Detroit, MI, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Product Design
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in B2B/B2C SaaS Product Management
  • Experience with managing 8-10 immediate direct reports of Product Managers and provide support and guidance to grow their skills
  • Software Development experience / highly technical
  • Experience leading/mentoring PM teams
  • Deep understanding of SaaS product design and growth strategies
  • Mix of entrepreneurial and large enterprise experience with the ability to define products in an emerging space
  • Skillset and Interest to seamlessly move from C-Level Strategy to team level detailed execution
  • Ability to lead, inspire, manage projects, drive, and get things done in a startup environment
Responsibilities
  • Shape the product roadmap for the core products and own the strategy for all new products and features. You'll lead all efforts right from concept, discovery to release and launch. Working collaboratively with sales, marketing, and engineering teams.
  • Lead product strategy by harnessing the collective knowledge of all stakeholders (engineers, CEO, clients) and develop detailed requirements and features that are cost-effective and confirm business requirements.
  • Scope out specific prospect/customer feedback and analyze usage data/patterns to validate business requirements and detail user stories.
  • Explore new ways of improving existing services and products.
  • Help the team define the best KPIs while managing support with key stakeholders on managing system and process changes.
  • Analyze and share frequent feedback after providing new features in production. Consolidate information to assist in developing solutions to ensure business requirements are achieved.
  • Own your product strategy and manage the Integrations roadmap while considering cross-functional topics. Assist in creating acceptance criteria and test structures for applications and enhancements, ensuring functional requirements are met.
  • Coordinate product releases with Marketing, Sales, Support, and Development teams to be delivered to ensure improved user experiences and reduce cost and time impacts.
  • Study competitors' services and products.
  • Be the subject matter expert of your products, deeply understand the requirements and benefits, and effectively communicate with others-including colleagues and executives on the business side of the organization.
  • Keen experience of being a leader in Customer Facing engagement with external stakeholders, build collaborative external relationships with main stakeholders.
  • Drive end-to-end strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

Tekion has developed a cloud-native platform designed specifically 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. This platform 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

Series D

Total Funding

$435.1M

Headquarters

Pleasanton, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $200 million in growth capital from Dragoneer Investment Group positions Tekion for rapid expansion and innovation.
  • The appointment of a new CTO to lead AI expansion indicates a strong focus on technological advancement and potential IPO.
  • Partnerships with industry leaders like automotiveMastermind enhance Tekion's platform capabilities, driving better customer engagement and sales predictions.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in automotive retail technology is intense, with numerous established players vying for market share.
  • Rapid scaling and integration of new technologies could lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Tekion unique

  • Tekion's platform is the first and fastest cloud-native Dealer Management System (DMS) in the automotive retail industry, setting it apart from legacy systems.
  • The integration of advanced technologies like Big Data, IoT, and Machine Learning into their DMS provides dealerships with unparalleled operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Tekion's seamless integration with major OEMs and ecosystem partners at no additional cost offers a significant competitive advantage.

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