Staff Tech Program Manager - AI & Platform Modernization

CDK Global, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CDK Global is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide modernization efforts including the Agentic AI roadmap. This role partners with engineering, product, and business leaders to deliver high-impact outcomes and align with CDK's strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will drive large-scale programs, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery from concept to value realization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering (required).
• 10+ years of experience in managing technical programs, projects and priorities.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Agentic AI initiatives.
• Understanding of project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Visio, etc.
• Excellent communications, both written and verbal, with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow effective processes in an agile/SAFe environment to optimize delivery.
• Synchronize portfolio planning, scoping, and execution to deliver roadmaps and KPIs.
• Identify goals, scope, resources, budget, dependencies, and risks.
• Develop communication, change management, risk mitigation, and governance plans.
• Execute and track projects against goals, timelines, and quality gates.
• Lead cross-functional dependencies and drive program execution to meet strategic objectives.
• Mentor project managers and drive continuous process improvements.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/SAFe

Agentic AI initiatives

Communication with senior stakeholders

Problem-solving & analytical thinking

Budget & resource allocation

Automotive industry experience

Creative & strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

CDK Global is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide modernization efforts including the Agentic AI roadmap. This role partners with engineering, product, and business leaders to deliver high-impact outcomes and align with CDK's strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will drive large-scale programs, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery from concept to value realization in a fast-paced environment.