Product Design Manager

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 a Manager, Product Design who excels in planning, processes, and research-driven decision-making . This role requires a leader who can optimize design operations , lead research efforts , and leverage data insights to drive confident design decisions. A background in Product Management is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Planning:

• Establish and improve design workflows and processes for efficiency.
• Define and track business + product metrics to measure design impact.
• Implement best practices for streamlined execution and collaboration .

Research & Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Lead and integrate design research into the core process.
• Analyze user behavior, data trends , and research findings to shape design strategies.
• Guide teams in making data-informed design decisions .

People Management & Team Growth:

• Build and nurture a high-performing design team .
• Define growth paths, review processes, and quality benchmarks .
• Provide mentorship and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Product/Project Management:

• Ensure end-to-end delivery of projects with a structured design approach.
• Define the design process for each project to align with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (PMs, Engineers, Researchers) to ensure design success.
• Advocate for user-centric design by incorporating business and industry awareness.

Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Design Operations, Design Research, or Project Management .
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven design decisions .
• Previous experience in leading design teams and defining operational frameworks .
• Background in Product Management is a plus.