Staff Product Manager

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Tekion seeks a senior Staff Product Manager to own dealer‑facing applications and the integration layer linking its Automotive Enterprise Cloud with GM’s Digital Retail Platform. The role blends end‑to‑end product ownership, deep technical integration expertise, and executive‑level stakeholder management within a high‑visibility OEM program.

Role Snapshot

• End‑to‑end dealer experience ownership
• Integration architecture leadership
• Strategic OEM partnership management
• Data contract and API design
• Cross‑functional backlog stewardship
• KPI definition and tracking
• Hands‑on integration troubleshooting
• Change management & dealer adoption

Must-Have Requirements

• Product Management
• System Integration Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• Webhooks
• Event‑Driven Architecture (Kafka)
• API Authentication
• Stakeholder Management
• Data‑Driven Product Mindset
• KPI Tracking
• Technical Communication
• System Integration
• OEM/Enterprise Partnerships
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Automotive Retail Technology
• Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
• AI/ML Platform Capabilities
• OEM Certification & Compliance
• AI/ML Platform

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Define and prioritize the dealer‑facing product roadmap for GM’s Digital Retail Platform.
• Design and own the integration architecture between Tekion’s AEC platform and GM’s DRP, including APIs, webhooks, and event streams.
• Write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain a well‑groomed Scrum backlog aligned with OEM milestones.
• Collaborate with platform and data engineering teams to create robust API schemas and data contracts.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for dealer adoption, deal completion, integration reliability, and error rates.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues, partnering with engineering to fix root causes.
• Align GM business and technical teams with dealer success goals, driving cross‑functional prioritization and executive communication.
• Lead change‑management initiatives, creating rollout plans, training assets, and adoption playbooks for new features.

Good Fit If You Have

• Prior experience with automotive retail or dealer management systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML‑enhanced platform features.
• Exposure to OEM certification and compliance processes.