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# Senior People Program Manager at Tekion

- **Company:** Tekion
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/tekion/76bd1486-7fd8-4b51-84f5-fbdeacc1bd3d/application

**Skills:** Jira, Microsoft Planner, Asana, Excel, Google Sheets, HRIS, ATS, Workday, Greenhouse, Ashby

> Tekion seeks a People Program Manager to lead the execution and scaling of People programs in India. This individual contributor role focuses on operational excellence, project delivery, and compliance for initiatives like performance management and system upgrades.

## Job description

## 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.

## JOB INTRODUCTION

Tekion is entering its next phase of growth and is looking for a People Program Manager to support day-to-day People Program operations and help scale the infrastructure that powers our employee experience in India.

This is an individual contributor role focused on strong execution, program ownership, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with People Operations, People Partners, Talent Acquisition, Legal/Privacy, and Systems teams to deliver consistent, compliant, and employee centric People programs. For globally owned People programs, this role will serve as the India execution lead, responsible for localizing requirements, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery and adoption in India.

## KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Own and execute People programs end-to-end including performance management cycles, engagement surveys, internal talent movement programs, People/HR system upgrades, and compliance related initiatives.
- Manage project delivery by building and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and status updates; proactively identify risks and drive mitigation.
- Operationalize programs by supporting governance, operating rhythms, documentation, and handoffs to ensure programs are sustainable beyond initial launch.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement by maintaining core program artifacts (project charter, RACI, project plan, comms plan, launch readiness checklist, building repeatable playbooks/SOPs, and running post-launch retros to capture learnings and improve future cycles.
- Create clear, scalable resources such as process guides, FAQs, templates, and manager communications to enable self-service and consistent execution.
- Partner with Legal/Privacy and India compliance experts to ensure programs align with local statutory, audit, and data privacy requirements.
- Maintain and analyze People data, including reporting, data audits, and basic dashboards to track program health and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support the People team’s operating cadence, including preparation for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews and readiness for peak People cycles.

What success looks like in this role

- Core People programs and cycles run smoothly, on time, and with minimal escalations.
- Stakeholders have clear visibility into timelines, ownership, and expectations for People & Cross-functional programs.
- Processes and documentation are clear enough to enable consistent execution and increased self-service
- The People team can rely on this role for strong operational follow-through and program readiness.

## About you

- A strong executor who brings structure to ambiguity and reliably follows through on commitments.
- A process-oriented thinker who looks for practical improvements on that scale.
- A collaborative partner who communicates clearly with cross functional stakeholders and balances people's needs with business priorities.
- Detail oriented and organized with the confidence to raise risks and push back when needed.

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4–6 years of experience in HR/People Programs, HR/People Operations, HR/People Project Management, or related roles, ideally in a fast growing or mid to large organization.
- Hands-on experience delivering cross-functional projects or recurring cycles (e.g., performance reviews, engagement surveys, system rollouts).
- Working knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Planner, Asana) and strong documentation practices.
- Solid Excel or Google Sheets skills for reporting, tracking, and basic analysis of HR data.
- Experience working with vendors or internal service providers to track deliverables and timelines.
- Comfort collaborating with global stakeholders across time zones, including India–US teams.

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Exposure to India compliance topics (e.g., statutory processes, audits) through partnership with subject matter experts
- Experience with People systems such as Workday (or equivalent HRIS), Greenhouse or Ashby (ATS), or similar tools.
- Formal project management training or certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).

## PERKS & BENEFITS

- Opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale.
- Impactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform.
- Innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture.

Current Tekion Employees: Please apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice here https://tekion.com/legal/privacy/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice.

## About Tekion

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tekion provides an end-to-end, AI-native platform that unifies dealerships, OEMs, and partners for modern automotive retail.
- **Entity Type**: Private (growth stage; $200M growth equity raise in 2024 at a $4B+ valuation)
- **Headquarters**: Pleasanton, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Jay Vijayan (CEO) and Guru Sankararaman (COO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Automotive retail technology, cloud-based dealership management, vertical AI.
- **Target customers**: B2B – automotive dealerships (retail groups and independents) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
- **Mission**: To create a connected, convenient, and consistent consumer experience by unifying dealers, OEMs, and partners on a single AI-native platform.

## Products & Services
- **[Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC)](https://www.tekion.com/)**: AI-native operating system for dealerships covering sales, service, parts, accounting, and analytics. SaaS.
- **[Automotive Partner Cloud (APC)](https://www.tekion.com/)**: Next-gen platform for OEMs and partners to integrate and collaborate with the dealer ecosystem. SaaS.
- **[Tekion AI Agents](https://www.tekion.com/)**: Role-aware AI tools including Service Scheduler AI (automates booking), Technician AI (surfaces repairs), and Service Advisor AI (turns notes into customer-facing recommendations). Embedded in the platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $4B+ (as of the 2024 growth equity round) [[tekion.com/about-us](https://www.tekion.com/about-us)]
- **Key Metric**: 3,000+ dealerships powered by Tekion; 235M+ annual transactions processed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The specific lead investor for the $200M round is not publicly named in available materials. Key partners include General Motors (OEM), Ken Garff Automotive Group, and a Fortune 500 dealer group (largest in the country). [[tekion.com/about-us](https://www.tekion.com/about-us)]
- **Growth Signals**: Secured $200M in growth equity in 2024; crossed 1,100 ARC dealers in 2024; launched Service AI in 2025; earned recognition from Goldman Sachs Builders & Innovators (2022–2025), Forbes Cloud 100 (2023), and Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators (2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-native, unified platform**: Unlike legacy point solutions, Tekion is built on a single data foundation, enabling real-time context across sales, service, accounting, and analytics.
- **Vertical AI specialty**: Purpose-built for automotive with ISO 42001 certification (responsible AI) and trained on dealership/OEM data.
- **High adoption & trust**: Customer approval rate for AI recommendations is 95%, and dealers report additional revenue generated from AI in 2025.
- **OEM certifications**: Certified with all major OEMs.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding agentic AI capabilities (Service AI launched 2025) to further automate dealership workflows.
- Deepening enterprise partnerships with large dealer groups and OEMs globally.
- Continuing to scale the platform to more dealers and markets worldwide.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Recognized as a Great Place To Work® (2026–2027) and Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators (2025). Values include "One Team," collaboration, and continuous learning. [[tekion.com/careers](https://tekion.com/careers)]
- **Work flexibility**: Primarily in-person culture at Pleasanton HQ, but some fully remote positions exist in US, Canada, and EMEA. India offices (Bangalore, Chennai) are onsite with flex days. Roles are marked as remote/hybrid/onsite in job listings.
- **Perks**: 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision, unlimited PTO (varies by role), stock options, flexible time off, wellness programs, recognition culture.
- **Growth & learning**: Tek-Learn program with Udemy, Frontend Masters, skill workshops, AMAs, and fireside chats.
- **Engineering culture**: AI-native, startup environment focused on disrupting automotive retail; described as "Silicon Valley Startup Environment" with a global team.

## Sources
1. [tekion.com](https://www.tekion.com/) – Product overview, platform details, metrics
2. [tekion.com/about-us](https://www.tekion.com/about-us) – Company history, leadership, funding, awards, partnerships
3. [tekion.com/careers](https://tekion.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, work policy, values
4. [linkedin.com/company/tekion](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekion) – Entity summary and recent updates
5. [tekion.com/job-openings](https://tekion.com/job-openings) – Current job listings (via careers page)

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