About Tekion:

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.

Job Description

The Director, Technical Program Management leads the vision, strategy, and execution of Tekion’s technical program management function. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, scaling TPM processes, and enabling the successful delivery of mission-critical initiatives across the company. As a key leader, the Director partners with Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, Security, and executive stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and strategic execution. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with deep experience in program leadership, team development, and delivering technical outcomes at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, structure, and leadership of the Technical Program Management organization across multiple business and product areas
• Lead the delivery of enterprise-wide programs with cross-functional scope, including architecture modernization, product launches, infrastructure scale, and compliance
• Drive standardization of program frameworks, governance, metrics, and tools to ensure consistent and scalable execution
• Partner with senior leadership across Product, Engineering, Security, and Business Operations to align priorities and drive accountability
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of TPMs, supporting their development and execution capacity
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership, driving visibility and stakeholder alignment
• Champion continuous improvement, agility, and innovation in program delivery
• Job Complexity: Oversees the execution of highly complex, cross-functional technical programs with strategic business impact
• Required Supervision: Operates with full independence; accountable for TPM function vision, performance, and alignment with company goals
• Expertise: Enterprise-level expert in technical delivery, program governance, and stakeholder leadership; sets operational standards for program success

Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or product delivery, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• Proven track record of building and leading TPM teams in high-growth SaaS or enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of system architecture, software engineering processes, agile frameworks, and program governance
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational change management skills
• Experience influencing C-level stakeholders and driving cross-functional consensus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe) preferred

Perks and 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

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board

The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. The actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. In addition to the compensation listed, this position may be eligible for equity compensation, and/or a bonus or commission whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual or company performance. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Base Salary Range

$202,425 - $269,900 USD

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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