Staff Technology PM - AI & Modernization (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

CDK Global is seeking a strategic Staff Technology Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale modernization and AI initiatives. You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to drive impactful outcomes and align programs with roadmaps.

The role requires strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Hybrid work and a global tech stack are part of the landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in managing technical programs, projects and priorities.
• Proven experience leading Agentic AI initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Visio.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide programs accelerating modernization and AI roadmap.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, product, architecture, and business.
• Manage portfolio planning, scoping, and execution within agile/SAFe.
• Identify goals, scope, resources, budget, dependencies, risks.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and KPIs; manage risks and conflicts.
• Provide mentorship to project managers and drive governance and reporting.

Skills

Technical program management

Agentic AI initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Automotive industry experience

Stakeholder management

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 strategic Staff Technology Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale modernization and AI initiatives. You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to drive impactful outcomes and align programs with roadmaps.

The role requires strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Hybrid work and a global tech stack are part of the landscape.