Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
About the RoleWe're hiring a Senior Product Manager to drive AI and systems strategy across the Service value chain, scheduling through invoicing, for the dealership users who actually repair vehicles. You'll own high-visibility capabilities that cut manual steps and review time for BDC agents, technicians, and service advisors, so they can spend their time on the work that actually needs a human.
This role is built for someone who thinks like a systems architect even though you're not writing the architecture yourself. You've shipped AI/ML product before. You understand how integrations and backend systems actually behave under load, not just in theory. And you bring enough seniority to set the framework, not just fill in a roadmap someone else built. Our team, known internally as the JiraHunters, values precision, attention to detail, and a relentless focus on solving hard problems properly the first time.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for AI/ML-powered Service capabilities across Scheduling, Repair Order Management, Parts Operations, Technician Workflows, and Invoicing
Partner directly with ML/AI engineers to identify, prioritize, and productize AI use cases. You're in the room for the model conversation, not briefed on it afterward
Define the success metrics that matter: accuracy, adoption, time saved, workflow efficiency, and hold the roadmap to them
Design solutions that scale across dealership sizes, service volumes, and regional requirements without falling apart at the edges
Set the systems design and framework standards other PMs on the team build against
Use data to decide what to build next, not gut feel dressed up as a roadmap
8+ years of Product Management experience owning customer-facing SaaS products
2+ years of hands-on AI/ML product management experience: building ML-powered features, working directly with data scientists or ML engineers, understanding the model lifecycle end to end. This is required, not preferred
Strong systems design and product architecture skills. You can design a scalable, extensible technical solution and explain why it's the right one. Non-negotiable for this role
Experience leading distributed onshore and offshore teams
Strong business acumen and the judgment to prioritize ruthlessly when everything looks urgent
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to partner closely with ML/AI engineers, design, data science, and GTM
Experience in automotive service or aftermarket, or with dealer/OEM service workflows
Understanding of diagnostic workflows, scheduling systems, or parts catalog systems
Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, or recommendation systems
Familiarity with responsible AI principles and model explainability
Background in operations research, process optimization, or workflow automation
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of Product Management experience owning customer-facing SaaS products
- 2+ years of hands-on AI/ML product management experience
- Experience building ML-powered features and working directly with data scientists or ML engineers
- Understanding of the end-to-end machine learning model lifecycle
- Strong systems design and product architecture skills
- Ability to design scalable and extensible technical solutions
- Experience leading distributed onshore and offshore teams
- Strong business acumen and prioritization judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in automotive service or aftermarket, or dealer/OEM service workflows
- Understanding of diagnostic workflows, scheduling systems, or parts catalog systems
- Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, or recommendation systems
- Familiarity with responsible AI principles and model explainability
- Background in operations research, process optimization, or workflow automation
Tekion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for many U.S. roles, often extending to families. Additional options like HSA/FSA and pet insurance are cited as part of a robust health offering.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive overall, with total rewards (pay, stock, equity, and benefits) frequently viewed favorably. Many accounts characterize compensation as strong alongside comprehensive benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as free meals/snacks, wellness resources, and on-site amenities are highlighted. Flexible or remote options are available for some roles, adding convenience and flexibility.
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What We Do
At Tekion, we believe that business applications don’t have to be boring. In fact, they should be simple, fun and cool! They should be as delightful to use as your favorite social or consumer application, yet powerful enough to seamlessly and efficiently run global businesses that provide unparalleled consumer experience without compromise. Founded by visionary entrepreneur and innovator Jay Vijayan, we are building the world’s best business applications on the cloud starting with the automotive retail industry. We inherently use cutting-edge technologies like big data, machine learning/AI, and human computer interaction (voice, touch, vision, sensors and IoT). We are inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it! Our flagship product offering, Automotive Retail Cloud ™- an industry-first cloud-native retail platform, including all functionalities of a Dealer Management System (DMS) launched recently.
