Manager, Technical Program Manager

About Tekion
Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
Job Introduction
The Manager, Technical Program Management oversees the execution of complex, cross-functional technical initiatives that support Tekion’s product and engineering strategies. This role manages program planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery execution across multiple technical teams. The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding with strong program leadership and communication skills, enabling scalable execution in a fast-paced environment.
Key Role & Responsibilities
Drive planning and execution of high-impact technical programs from concept through delivery across engineering, product, and cross-functional stakeholders
Define clear program goals, scope, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with technical leadership
Manage cross-team dependencies, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery
Establish operating rhythms for tracking progress, communicating status, and escalating issues across stakeholders
Foster collaboration and accountability between engineering, product management, QA, infrastructure, and other key teams
Develop and implement program management best practices, tools, and templates to scale the TPM function
Coach and mentor program team members to improve delivery practices and execution quality
Basic Qualifications
6–8 years of experience in technical program management or related roles, with at least 2 years in a program or team leadership capacity
Proven ability to manage complex software, systems, or platform programs at scale
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, agile practices, and technical architecture concepts
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on stakeholder alignment and delivery clarity
Proficient in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications are a plus
Perks & Benefits
Opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale.
Impactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform.
Innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture.
Effective 4 Aug 2026, Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby
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