Senior Product Manager - API

Tekmetric; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Health benefits

Wellness stipend

Home office bonus

Job summary

Tekmetric is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our SaaS platform for auto repair shops.

You will own the API product strategy, drive AI initiatives, and partner with design, engineering, product marketing, and sales to define roadmaps, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market plans.

This role requires 5+ years in product management and a passion for customer-centric, data-driven product delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management, preferably in enterprise-level software‑as‑a‑service.
• API products experience: defining API contracts, lifecycle, partner onboarding.
• 2+ years of Generative AI or ML solutions in the market.
• Experience with product analytics tools (Amplitude, Mixpanel, FullStory, Heap, Pendo).
• Proven leadership with a growth mindset and fast-paced execution.
• Ability to build business cases, validate hypotheses, and scale features.
• Customer focus with a strong drive to improve user experience.
• Cross-functional influence in a large, global organization.
• Executive presence with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic product initiatives from concept to launch.
• Develop deep understanding of the Auto Repair domain to identify product opportunities.
• Lead AI product initiatives using generative AI to improve customer outcomes.
• Conduct user research, JTBD analysis, and usability testing to inform development.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, product marketing, and sales on roadmap, pricing, and packaging.

Skills

Product management

API product experience

Generative AI / ML

Product analytics

Leadership

Business case development

Customer focus

Cross-functional influence

Executive presence

Job description

About Tekmetric

Tekmetric is the all-in-one, cloud-based platform helping auto repair shops run smarter, grow faster, and serve customers better.

Built by a shop owner and shaped by the needs of the industry, Tekmetric brings together innovation, real-world experience, and a thriving community to help shops thrive - not just survive. From running a shop, to securing payments to engaging customers, our platform simplifies operations so shop owners can focus on what really matters: delivering exceptional service, earning trust, and growing sustainably.

Officially founded in Houston in 2017, Tekmetric has grown from a single shop’s vision to the industry’s leading solution - all by staying true to our values of transparency, integrity, innovation, and a service-first mindset.

But we’re not just building software. We’re building a movement. We’re empowering repair shops to rise above the daily grind, create meaningful connections with their customers, and lead the industry forward - one interaction at a time.

Come build with us. Join the journey. Shape the future of auto repair.

Working the Tekmetric Way

At Tekmetric, we’re building a culture where winning matters - not for ego, but because when our customers win, we win together.

We move fast, stay curious, and take full ownership of our results — no excuses, no finger-pointing. If you thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, and view honest feedback as fuel for growth, you’ll feel right at home here.

We’re direct but respectful, ambitious yet grounded, and collaborative at every level. Everyone leads through impact and is encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge assumptions (even your manager’s). This is a place for builders, not bystanders.

Success here takes focus, follow-through, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves — but if you’re driven by meaningful work and real results, it’s deeply rewarding. You’ll join a team that cares about the work, supports one another, and takes smart risks to achieve bold goals. Be yourself, stay mission-focused, and you’ll thrive. If that energizes you, we can’t wait to meet you.

At Tekmetric, great work happens anywhere, but great teams are built through intentional connection. We offer hybrid and remote work models based on your proximity to our office hubs. Because we value in-person collaboration, travel is an expected part of every role. We come together several times a year for team and company-wide offsites to align on goals and strengthen relationships. Attendance at these events is expected and fully supported.

What You’ll Do

Tekmetric is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our SaaS product for auto repair shops.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Product Initiatives: Drive the planning and execution of product initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
• Become an expert in the Auto Repair Industry: Develop a deep understanding of the Auto Repair domain to best identify new product opportunities for our core users.
• Lead Key AI Product Initiatives: Combine a deep understanding of the problem space with generative AI solutions to help customers do their jobs better and faster.
• User-Centric Research: Deeply understand our core users’ JTBD, concept testing, and usability testing into an iterative development process.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with design, engineering, product marketing, and sales teams to align on product vision, strategy, go‑to‑market plans, pricing, packaging, and business priorities.
• Deliver High-Performing Products: Ensure products meet users’ unmet needs while mitigating business risks in value, feasibility, and usability.
• Measure Business Impact: Build products with business outcomes in mind then measure if those outcomes showed up.
• Develop Product Vision: Define and communicate the long‑term vision of the product area you own and translate that into executable roadmaps.
• Train Internal Teams: Educate sales, support, and consulting teams on new technology, ensuring they can sell, troubleshoot, and use it effectively.
• Own the API Product Strategy: Define and drive the vision, roadmap, and go‑to‑market strategy for Tekmetric's API as a standalone product — including developer experience, versioning, and partner enablement.
• Drive API Adoption and Growth: Treat the API as a growth lever; identify integration opportunities with third‑party platforms and partners, and work closely with sales and partnerships to expand the API ecosystem.

Experience And Professional Qualifications

• Product Management Experience: 5+ years in product management, preferably in enterprise-level software‑as‑a‑service.
• API Product Experience: Demonstrated experience owning and shipping API products — including defining API contracts, working with developer audiences, and managing the full API lifecycle (versioning, deprecation, documentation, and partner onboarding).
• Generative AI or ML Experience: 2+ years of experience working with and delivering GAI or ML solutions to market.
• Product Analytics Experience: Hands‑on experience with product analytics software (e.g., Amplitude, Mixpanel, FullStory, Heap, Pendo) is preferred.
• Proven Leadership: A pragmatic leader with a growth mindset, capable of driving both strategy and fast‑paced execution.
• Business Case Development: Ability to establish business cases, validate hypotheses, and grow features from inception to market scalability.
• Customer Focus: Passion for constant optimization and improvement, with a steady focus on customer experience.
• Cross‑Functional Influence: Proven success influencing peers across cross‑functional teams in a high matrixed and global organization environment.
• Executive Presence: Strong executive presence and excellent communication skills.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Health & Wellness That Have You Covered

• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
• Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
• Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well‑rested.
• Support for every stage of life—paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families.
• Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp.

Investing In Your Future (and Present)

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best.
• After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.
• Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development.

Most importantly, we have a stellar team of coworkers, a really cool office, and lots of fun activities!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tekmetric is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hard‑working individuals, regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful.

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