Lead Product Manager at Tekion

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. Summary: ​Lead the strategy, development, and execution of key product initiatives that drive customer value and support business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful product solutions, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals. ​ Duties & Responsibilities: • ​Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for assigned product lines or platforms. • ​Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and go-to-market teams to define and launch new features or products. • ​Engage with customers, sales, and customer success teams to gather feedback, validate concepts, and ensure value delivery. • ​Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and usage data to inform prioritization and product evolution. • ​Lead cross-functional initiatives, managing dependencies, risks, and communication across teams. • ​Mentor other product managers and contribute to organizational frameworks, tools, and practices. • ​Define success metrics and ensure product outcomes are measurable and aligned to strategic objectives. ​ Job Complexity: Manages complex product areas with significant business impact and cross-functional coordination. Leads initiatives from concept through launch and post-release optimization. ​ Required Supervision: Operates independently with strategic input from senior leadership. Drives product direction and execution with broad authority. ​ Expertise: Deep product management expertise with a strong understanding of user needs, market dynamics, and technical feasibility. Viewed as a thought leader within the product organization. ​ Qualifications: • ​8–10 years of experience in product management, including ownership of major product lines or features • ​Strong background in SaaS, cloud platforms, or enterprise technology products • ​Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred • ​Proven success in developing and scaling products in cross-functional environments • ​Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills • ​Experience with Agile methodologies, product lifecycle tools, and data-driven decision-making 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. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice here.