Senior Manager, Managed Programs

Tekion; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Tekion is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs and manage a team of program and project managers. You will drive execution across multiple teams, define goals with stakeholders, and implement standardized processes to improve efficiency in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex program portfolios while delivering measurable outcomes and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program or project management.
• 3+ years of experience in people management or leading large-scale initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree; PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Experience in SaaS, tech, or enterprise project delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that span multiple teams or departments.
• Leads a team of program/project managers, overseeing their development, execution quality, and career growth.
• Collaborates with senior stakeholders to define program goals, timelines, success metrics, and dependencies.
• Ensures consistency in program execution by implementing and reinforcing standardized tools and processes.
• Tracks and reports on program performance, resource usage, risks, and milestones.
• Identifies opportunities for operational improvements across the program portfolio.
• Acts as an escalation point for program-level issues and cross-functional blockers.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

MS Project

SaaS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

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 Introduction:

Lead cross-functional programs and manage a team of program and project managers to deliver business-critical initiatives. Drive alignment across teams, ensure execution against strategic priorities, and scale program delivery practices through operational excellence and leadership.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manages the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that span multiple teams or departments.

• Leads a team of program/project managers, overseeing their development, execution quality, and career growth.

• Collaborates with senior stakeholders to define program goals, timelines, success metrics, and dependencies.

• Ensures consistency in program execution by implementing and reinforcing standardized tools and processes.

• Tracks and reports on program performance, resource usage, risks, and milestones.

• Identifies opportunities for operational improvements across the program portfolio.

• Acts as an escalation point for program-level issues and cross-functional blockers.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in program or project management

• 3+ years of experience in people management or leading large-scale initiatives

• Bachelor's degree required; PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications preferred

• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project)

• Experience in SaaS, tech, or enterprise project delivery preferred

Perks & 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

Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!

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