Full-Time

Senior Manager

Professional Services

Posted on 1/30/2025

Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$114k - $194kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation + Bonus + Commission

Senior, Expert

United States

The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations.

Category
Management Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
JIRA
Asana
Data Analysis

You match the following Tekion's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 7–10+ years of project management experience, with at least 3–5 years specifically in SaaS or technology-focused environments
  • Experience delivering SaaS solutions to clients, including onboarding, implementations, or post-launch services
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with Sales, Product Development, Customer Success, and Engineering teams
  • Expertise in project management tools like Jira, Trello, Asana, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
  • Experience in analyzing and optimizing operational processes for efficiency and scalability
  • Ability to use data analysis and dashboards to track performance and inform decisions
  • Familiarity with service delivery models, customer success, and post-sales lifecycle management
Responsibilities
  • Indirect leadership of the functional teams within the Professional Services Delivery organization
  • Collaborate with leadership to clearly define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of Professional Services initiatives in alignment with strategic goals
  • Develop comprehensive project charters and plans, outlining milestones, resource requirements, and timelines
  • Manage the full lifecycle of delivery process improvement projects, from initial concept through execution and evaluation
  • Assist in driving the standardization, optimization, and adoption of tools, templates, and applications to enhance delivery efficiency
  • Act as the central point of contact for project stakeholders, fostering open communication and regular engagement
  • Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams by gathering input, addressing concerns, and refining processes based on feedback
  • Partner with Product teams to gain early access to new releases and updates, ensuring alignment with implementation strategies
  • Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions to embed new tools, templates, and processes within the organization
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fields: Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification to validate project management skills
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP for Agile project management proficiency
  • Lean Six Sigma: Green or Black Belt certification for process improvement expertise
  • Expertise in automotive dealership operations and systems (Dealer Management Systems preferred)

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

2%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of cloud-native solutions boosts demand for Tekion's platform.
  • Strategic partnerships enhance Tekion's capabilities and expand its ecosystem.
  • The rise of EVs presents new market opportunities for Tekion.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battles, like the lawsuit against CDK Global, could strain Tekion financially.
  • Generative AI integration may face data privacy and security challenges.
  • Rapid expansion could lead to operational inefficiencies or cultural clashes.

What makes Tekion unique

  • Tekion offers the first cloud-native platform for the automotive retail industry.
  • The platform integrates AI and machine learning for enhanced dealership management.
  • Tekion's system connects OEMs, retailers, and consumers on a single platform.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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

INACTIVE