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.
Summary:
The Senior Technical Program Manager drives large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives that are critical to Tekion’s business and product strategy. This role is responsible for end-to-end program leadership, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operational teams while delivering complex programs on time and within scope. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with strong technical depth, stakeholder management experience, and a track record of delivering in high-growth environments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Lead the execution of high-impact technical programs involving multiple teams, systems, and stakeholders
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and other functions to define scope, success metrics, and delivery plans
• Identify and proactively manage program risks, dependencies, and trade-offs; escalate as needed to unblock progress
• Establish clear operating cadences, including status reporting, stakeholder communication, and executive updates
• Drive clarity and accountability across workstreams, ensuring alignment with company goals and product milestones
• Mentor junior TPMs and contribute to developing best practices, templates, and tools for the TPM function
• Influence strategic planning and roadmapping with a program-centric execution lens
Qualifications:
• 6–8 years of experience in technical program management, software delivery, or engineering leadership
• Proven track record of leading complex technical programs in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Deep understanding of software development, system architecture, and agile methodologies
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other project management and collaboration tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe) a plus
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Skills Required
- 6-8 years of experience in technical program management, software delivery, or engineering leadership
- Experience leading complex technical programs in fast-paced or high-growth environments
- Deep understanding of software development, system architecture, and agile methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other project management and collaboration tools
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- PMP or SAFe certification
Tekion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tekion and has not been reviewed or approved by Tekion.
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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.
