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 seasoned and strategic Senior Partner Integrations Manager to lead complex OEM and partner integration and certification initiatives. This role requires a high level of technical fluency, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders at the middle and top management level. You will own the end-to-end integration lifecycle, drive strategic alignment with key partners, and ensure scalable, high-quality integrations that support Tekion’s growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and execution of OEM and other partner integrations or certifications across multiple product lines and geographies.
- Build and maintain middle- to top-management level relationships with OEMs and key partners to influence integration roadmaps and priorities.
- Define and drive the long-term vision for partner integrations in collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
- Oversee complex integration programs end-to-end, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and delivery timelines.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for integration-related issues, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Represent Tekion in partner meetings, industry forums, and executive briefings.
- Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Champion best practices in integration architecture, data exchange, and partner onboarding.
- Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure integrations meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Drive post-integration enablement by delivering targeted training and clear documentation to ensure smooth adoption and long-term success across internal teams and external partners.
Skills and Experience
- Lead strategic planning and execution of OEM and other partner integrations or certifications across multiple product lines and geographies.
- Build and maintain middle- to top-management level relationships with OEMs and key partners to influence integration roadmaps and priorities.
- Define and drive the long-term vision for partner integrations in collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
- Oversee complex integration programs end-to-end, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and delivery timelines.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for integration-related issues, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Represent Tekion in partner meetings, industry forums, and executive briefings.
- Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Champion best practices in integration architecture, data exchange, and partner onboarding.
- Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure integrations meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Drive post-integration enablement by delivering targeted training and clear documentation to ensure smooth adoption and long-term success across internal teams and external partners.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the automotive retail industry or with connected vehicle platforms.
- Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns, middleware, and cloud-native architectures.
- Background in product management or technical program management.
Experience leading global teams or managing international partner relationships.
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.
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.
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