Lead Product Manager : Accounting at Tekion

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience as a product manager working with engineering and design teams
  • Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing and launching scalable, user-facing, B2B SaaS products
  • Extensive experience with ERP applications in financial management including general ledger, payables, receivables, financial reporting, and controls
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Leadership mindset with a talent for inspiring teams and solving complex problems innovatively
  • Ability to work independently with a bias for action and an inclination to dive deep and execute on the product vision
  • Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of dealership accounting and operations
  • Experience working across geographies / time-zones
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

  • Define product strategy & maintain a prioritized roadmap that delivers maximum value to customers
  • Be the voice of the customer: Actively engage end-users to develop a deep understanding of their objectives, workflows and pain-points
  • Lead end-to-end product execution, from ideation and design to launch and continuous improvement
  • Drive innovation and automation within dealerships’ financial management processes through market research and thought leadership
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, adjacent product teams, and GTM teams to bring new capabilities to life
  • Create clear and comprehensive documentation to relay product requirements and expected outcomes to technical as well as non-technical stakeholders
  • Build deep knowledge of the product functionality by leveraging internal resources and through hands-on use

Skills

Product Strategy
Roadmap Prioritization
Customer Engagement
Product Execution
Innovation
Automation
Financial Products
Accounting Software
Cross-functional Leadership
Ideation
Design
Launch
Continuous Improvement

Tekion

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

About Tekion

Tekion has developed a cloud-native platform designed for the automotive retail industry. Its main product is a Dealer Management System (DMS) that utilizes technologies like Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) to improve the operations of car dealerships. The DMS provides a centralized view and performance metrics for dealership groups, allowing for better management and increased operational efficiency. Tekion differentiates itself from competitors by being the first and fastest cloud-native DMS available, and it integrates seamlessly with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at no extra cost. The company's goal is to enhance dealership efficiency, profitability, and customer experience through its subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, which also includes additional services to help dealerships identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$617.8MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

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

Risks

Competition from established players like CDK Global may impact Tekion's market share.
Data privacy concerns could arise from integrating generative AI into Tekion's platform.
Reliance on partnerships may pose risks if expected synergies are not achieved.

Differentiation

Tekion offers the first cloud-native platform for the automotive retail industry.
The platform integrates AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and personalization.
Tekion's Automotive Partner Cloud enables seamless data sharing across the automotive ecosystem.

Upsides

Increased adoption of cloud-native solutions boosts demand for Tekion's platform.
AI integration in dealership systems enhances customer experience and operational efficiency.
Subscription-based SaaS model aligns with industry trends, supporting Tekion's growth.

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