Hybrid: The role requires a mix of days in CDK's Austin, TX office and can be worked remotely on the remaining days. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of this office.
About Us:CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") across automotive and related industries. The Company's cloud-based, software as a service ("SaaS") platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.
Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced
Staff Technical Program Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional technology initiatives supporting CDK's Vehicle Inventory Suite and SimplePay platform. This role will drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs that span product, engineering, architecture, and business teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, roadmap commitments, and customer needs.
The ideal candidate has a strong background managing large-scale software development programs, particularly within
enterprise SaaS, cloud-based, and highly integrated technology environments. Experience working with
distributed systems, microservices architectures, AI/ML, APIs, data and event-driven integrations, cloud platforms, fintech or payments platforms, and AI-enabled solutions is highly valued. This individual will play a key role in delivering scalable, reliable solutions that support high-volume business transactions and critical customer-facing capabilities.
Success in this role requires exceptional program management discipline, technical acumen, and the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple product lines and engineering teams, proactively managing
technical and cross-platform dependencies, production reliability, scalability, risks, and priorities while ensuring programs are delivered with quality, predictability, and measurable business impact.
Responsibilities:- Collaborate with program sponsor, stakeholders, workstream leaders, product/dev managers, and othe
CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K Matching Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.
CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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