CDK

Technology Project Manager

Austin, TX, USA Full time

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.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

  • Execute and track project against set goals, timelines, committed results, quality gates, and performance KPIs. 
  • Follow effective processes to optimize delivery within an agile environment. 
  • Identify and escalate conflicts. 
  • Provide status updates to project team per governance model. 
  • Work with development leaders to define, collect, and analyze relevant development team project metrics, with an eye toward continuous improvement. 
  • Communicate scope, project roadmap, priorities, and key status updates to project stakeholders and business teams. 
  • Identify and manage project risks and exceptions. 
  • Propose mitigation of risks and resolution exceptions of moderate scope within the overall project delivery workflow. 
  • Maintains awareness of industry trends, business conditions, internal processes and practices to influence the success of programs and initiatives. 
  • Detail, action, and process orientation to deliver projects in an iterative fashion and drive initiatives to completion 

Required Job Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering 
  • 4-6 years of experience in handling technical projects and priorities. 
  • Understanding of project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Visio, etc. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude (product feature/function understanding). Ability to think and act creatively and tactically. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong aptitude for presenting thoughts and ideas to team members. 
  • Some travel may be required. 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Project Management or Agile Certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSP). 
  • Experience working in an agile software development environment. 
  • Experience in collaborating with off-shore agile teams. 
  • Understanding of technology stack & product lifecycle. 

Physical Requirements

  • Operate Computer Hardware and Other Office Equipment: Constantly

  • Repetitive Motion: Frequently

  • Position and Move Items: ​​Seldom

  • Physical Demands: ​​Up to 15 pounds​ 

  • Remain in a Stationary Position: Constantly

  • Move About: Occasionally 

  • Adjust Posture for Movement: Occasionally 

  • Ascend and Descend: Occasionally 

  • Observe or Inspect Details: Constantly

  • Communicate Information and Ideas so that Others will Understand: Constantly

  • Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions: Occasionally

  • Detects Auditory Cues: Constantly

  • Exposure to Confined Spaces: Constantly

  • Operate a Vehicle Safely: Occasionally

  • Ability to Navigate Airports, Transportation, and/or Other Travel Related Tasks: Occasionally

*Non-discrimination clause

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Base Salary: $73,000 - 95,000

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.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US.  CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.