Senior Manager, Managed Programs

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:   ​Lead cross-functional programs and manage a team of program and project managers to deliver business-critical initiatives. Drive alignment across teams, ensure execution against strategic priorities, and scale program delivery practices through operational excellence and leadership. ​ Key Roles & Responsibilities: Manages the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that span multiple teams or departments. ​Leads a team of program/project managers, overseeing their development, execution quality, and career growth. ​Collaborates with senior stakeholders to define program goals, timelines, success metrics, and dependencies. ​Ensures consistency in program execution by implementing and reinforcing standardized tools and processes. ​Tracks and reports on program performance, resource usage, risks, and milestones. ​Identifies opportunities for operational improvements across the program portfolio. ​Acts as an escalation point for program-level issues and cross-functional blockers. ​ Basic Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in progra