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Associate Principal Program Delivery Manager

Associate Principal Program Delivery Manager

TekionTorrance, CA, US
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Associate Principal Program Delivery Manager

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

At Tekion, OEM Partner Implementation has continued to grow at an accelerated pace, requiring expanded leadership within our PMO organization. As a Associate Principal Program Delivery Manager at the P6 level, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing complex, high-impact OEM partner implementations, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing program governance. This position requires strong leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams, senior executives, and external partners, ensuring seamless delivery of Tekion's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor and partner with the Business Development team to design and execute comprehensive program implementation roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to align program strategies with product goals, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with OEM partners and senior executives.
  • Provide leadership to Implementation teams to drive success in dealer onboarding and scalability across programs.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for program challenges, driving resolution in alignment with Tekion's strategic goals.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders to present program updates, risks, and critical decisions.
  • Design and implement advanced governance frameworks, fostering efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all programs.
  • Mentor and guide PMO team members, fostering professional growth and capability development

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; a master's degree is preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale programs, including leadership roles within PMOs or consulting experience with top-tier firms (e.g., Big 5).
  • Demonstrated success in leading programs with significant technical and strategic complexity.
  • Exceptional client-facing and internal communication skills, including experience influencing senior and executive leadership.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality and governance.
  • Strong technical acumen, with the ability to bridge communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Deep expertise in the OEM and / or Automotive industry is highly desirable.
  • Experience leading globally distributed cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Expertise in leveraging data-driven decision-making and quantitative analysis for prioritization and strategy development.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and define actionable paths to resolution.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, including stakeholder management, team mentoring, and conflict resolution.
  • Extensive experience with the Scaled Agile Framework, Scrum practices, and facilitating multi-team planning and execution.
  • Proven success in managing large-scale technical releases, including UAT planning, dependency tracking, and coordinating deployment activities.
  • Strong accountability, integrity, and a track record of delivering measurable results.
  • Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    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
  • 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

    $176,600 - $294,300 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.

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