Lead Product Manager at Tekion

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Strategy, CRM, SaaS Product Management, Roadmap Development, Customer Empathy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Mentorship, Product Lifecycle Management, Scalable Systems Design, AI/ML Product Management, Business Acumen, Prioritization, Market Analysis, KPI Definition

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 Description We are seeking a Staff Product Manager to join the Tekion CRM Product Team. In this role, you will own and evolve core CRM capabilities that power lead management, customer engagement, and sales execution for automotive dealerships at scale. You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Data, GTM, and Customer Success teams to define strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable business impact. This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives in complex domains, brings strong customer empathy, and can balance long-term platform thinking with near-term execution in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Key Responsibilities Own Product Strategy & Outcomes Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for core Tekion CRM capabilities - from discovery and definition to launch, adoption, and iteration. Define and evolve the product strategy and roadmap, aligned with company goals, customer needs, and platform vision. Drive Business Impact Drive adoption, penetration, and customer satisfaction for Tekion CRM, with clear accountability for usage, conversion, and customer outcomes. Partner with GTM and Customer Success teams to ensure features translate into real dealer value. Customer-Centric Product Development Act as the voice of the customer, deeply understanding dealership workflows, sales processes, and lifecycle needs. Continuously gather and synthesize customer feedback, usage data, and market insights to inform product decisions. Data-Driven Decision Making Define success metrics and KPIs for your product areas. Use data to prioritize investments, evaluate trade-offs, and guide iteration post-launch. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead complex initiatives across Engineering, Design, Data, Marketing, and Customer Success. Align stakeholders across product verticals to ensure roadmap coherence and platform consistency. Platform & Scale Thinking Design solutions that scale across dealership sizes, regions, and OEM requirements. Balance speed with quality, ensuring solutions are configurable, extensible, and sustainable. Mentorship & Product Excellence Mentor and guide Product Managers, setting a high bar for product thinking, execution, and customer empathy. Influence product best practices, planning rituals, and decision-making frameworks across the team. Execution with Velocity Enable teams to move fast without breaking things - clarifying priorities, managing dependencies, and making informed trade-offs to hit both short-term goals and long-term bets. Requirements 8+ years of Product Management experience owning customer-facing SaaS products 2+ years of experience mentoring or managing Product Managers Advanced degree (MBA or Engineering) from a top-tier institution Experience leading distributed onshore and offshore teams Strong business acumen with ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Proven track record of driving product adoption and measurable business impact Excellent written and verbal communication Experience partnering closely with Engineering, Design, Data, and GTM teams Strong prioritization skills and ability to align stakeholders across functions Hands-on product leader with strong judgment and bias for action End-to-end ownership of the product lifecycle, including post-launch iteration Experience building scalable systems and processes Preferred Skills AI/ ML product management experience Experience in the automotive retail industry or with dealer/ OEM data. Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice here.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end product lifecycle and strategy for core CRM capabilities to power lead management and sales execution for automotive dealerships. Lead cross-functional teams to drive product adoption, customer satisfaction, and measurable business impact.