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."Seeking a Design Manager with expertise in project planning, client communication, ideation from a design perspective, resource and task allocation, and a solid understanding of UI/UX design principles to effectively bridge client needs and design team delivery."Job Description We are looking for aManager, Product Designwho excels inplanning, processes, and research-driven decision-making . This role requires a leader who can optimizedesign operations ,lead research efforts , andleverage data insightsto drive confident design decisions. A background inProduct Managementis a plus.Key Responsibilities Operations & Planning: Establish and improvedesign workflows and processesfor efficiency. Define and trackbusiness + product metricsto measure design impact. Implement best practices forstreamlined execution and collaboration . Research & Data-Driven Decision Making: Lead and integratedesign researchinto the core process. Analyzeuser behavior, data trends , and research findings to shape design strategies. Guide teams in makingdata-informed design decisions . People Management & Team Growth: Build and nurture a high-performingdesign team . Definegrowth paths, review processes, and quality benchmarks . Providementorshipand foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Product/Project Management: Ensureend-to-end delivery of projectswith a structured design approach. Define thedesign processfor each project to align with business goals. Collaborate closely withcross-functional teams (PMs, Engineers, Researchers)to ensure design success. Advocate foruser-centric designby incorporating business and industry awareness.Skills and Experience 12+ years of experience inDesign Operations, Design Research, or Project Management . Strong analytical mindset with experience indata-driven design decisions . Previous experience inleading design teams and defining operational frameworks . Background inProduct Managementis a plus.
Job Title
Product Design Manager