Senior Manager, Business Applications at Tekion

Pleasanton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

269900.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Applications, Systems Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Vendor Negotiations, Strategic Thinking, Cross-Functional Communication, Process Automation, Application Support, Solution Delivery, Application Governance, Data Quality, Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Project Management

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 Leads the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of enterprise business applications to support operational excellence and business transformation. This role oversees cross-functional system initiatives, ensures platform scalability and integration, and guides a team in delivering high-quality application services aligned with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities Drive the roadmap and governance of key enterprise applications, aligning system capabilities with evolving business needs. Manage a team of business systems professionals across application support, enhancement, and solution delivery. Partner with senior stakeholders across departments (Finance, HR, Operations, Sales) to define application strategies and implement solutions that drive efficiency. Oversee complex application projects, including new implementations, integrations, upgrades, and migrations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of business-critical systems through monitoring and continuous improvement. Lead the evaluation, selection, and management of application vendors and service providers. Promote standardization, data quality, and automation across platforms and workflows. Provide mentorship, structure, and performance development for team members and cross-functional project contributors. Job Complexity: Leads complex, multi-system initiatives with cross-departmental reach and strategic impact. Balances operational excellence with innovation in business technology. Required Supervision: Operates with strategic autonomy. Defines team vision, roadmap, and application priorities in collaboration with executive leadership. Expertise: Deep understanding of enterprise application ecosystems, process automation, and business alignment. Recognized for leading transformation through systems strategy and delivery. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in business applications or systems management, including 3+ years in a leadership or senior management role. Proven experience managing enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, SAP, Oracle) and system integrations. Strong grasp of cross-functional business processes and how systems enable scalable execution. Track record of leading large-scale technology projects and optimizing complex application landscapes. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management, and vendor negotiations. Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional communication skills. Perks and 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 Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. The actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. In addition to the compensation listed, this position may be eligible for equity compensation, and a bonus or commission whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual or company performance. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Base Salary Range $202,425—$269,900 USD 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

Leads the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of enterprise business applications to support operational excellence and business transformation. Oversees cross-functional system initiatives, ensuring platform scalability and integration while guiding a team in delivering high-quality application services aligned with organizational goals.