Manager, Product Management 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 in SaaS product management, with 3+ years leading CDP, CRM, or data infrastructure products (Automotive SaaS strongly preferred)
  • Deep understanding of CDP concepts: identity resolution, data integration, segmentation, analytics, data privacy, API ecosystems
  • Adept at working with data teams (ETL, data lakes, cloud platforms) and understanding technical tradeoffs
  • Familiarity with automotive retail/OEM data flows, dealership management systems (DMS) is a plus
  • Proven track record interfacing with customers, sales, and engineering teams
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and documentation skills
  • Nice-to-Have: Experience with product-led growth (PLG) models
  • Nice-to-Have: Background in B2B enterprise SaaS platforms
  • Nice-to-Have: Prior experience with scaling data products in regulated industries

Responsibilities

  • CDP Roadmap & Vision: Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our CDP, aligned to company goals and customer needs
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Data Science, Sales, Customer Success, and external partners to ensure alignment and effective delivery
  • Voice of the Customer: Deeply understand user personas (dealers/OEMs), pain points, data workflows, and market trends to inform product decisions
  • Product Design & Requirements: Translate market/user insights into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams
  • Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure CDP meets security, privacy, and regulatory (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) requirements
  • Performance Measurement: Define KPIs, monitor adoption, and iterate to deliver measurable business and customer value
  • Go-to-Market: Collaborate in launch, enablement, and success of new features with Marketing, Sales, and Support
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and guide associate/junior product managers

Skills

Product Management
CDP
Customer Data Platform
Product Strategy
Roadmap
Stakeholder Management
User Personas
Product Requirements
User Stories
Data Governance
Compliance
Machine Learning
AI
Big Data

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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