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Lead Product Manager

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Tekion

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Lead Product Manager

Pleasanton HQ; Pleasanton, California, United States
On-site
Full-time
Posted Sep 17, 2026
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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 the strategy, development, and execution of key product initiatives that drive customer value and support business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful product solutions, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals. ​


Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • ​Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for assigned product lines or platforms.

  • ​Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and go-to-market teams to define and launch new features or products.

  • ​Engage with customers, sales, and customer success teams to gather feedback, validate concepts, and ensure value delivery.

  • ​Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and usage data to inform prioritization and product evolution.

  • ​Lead cross-functional initiatives, managing dependencies, risks, and communication across teams.

  • ​Mentor other product managers and contribute to organizational frameworks, tools, and practices.

  • ​Define success metrics and ensure product outcomes are measurable and aligned to strategic objectives. ​


Basic Qualifications:

  • ​8–10 years of experience in product management, including ownership of major product lines or features

  • ​Strong background in SaaS, cloud platforms, or enterprise technology products

  • ​Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred

  • ​Proven success in developing and scaling products in cross-functional environments

  • ​Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills

  • ​Experience with Agile methodologies, product lifecycle tools, and data-driven decision-making

 

Perks & 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 the Internal Job Board in Ashby

Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!

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.

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Company profile

Founded by Tesla’s former chief information officer Jay Vijayan, Tekion sells a management tool for car dealerships that makes it easier for customers to buy a vehicle online. The Pleasanton, California-based firm also uses AI and data analytics to allow over 2,000 automotive retailers to predict customer needs, and in the past year it launched a new enhanced AI engine. In January, it inked a deal with Asbury Automotive Group, one of the country’s biggest car retailer franchises in the country. Tekion has also shaken up its senior leadership this year, bringing on a new CTO, CRO and CFO. Following a 97% year-over-year revenue growth rate last year, the company closed a new $200 million funding round in July, pushing its valuation above $4 billion.

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Headquarters

Pleasanton, California, United States

Team size

5000

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