Sr. Director, Engineering at CDK in San Jose, California

Job Description:

About CDK

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.



The Role

As the Senior Director of Engineering, you will lead a team of talented engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and strategic oversight while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. You will be instrumental in shaping the product roadmap, ensuring the successful delivery of product features, and driving the adoption of best practices across engineering disciplines. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for creating solutions that have a direct impact on the automotive industry's operations.



Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Lead and scale the engineering team to deliver high-quality, scalable SaaS products for Fixed Operations in the automotive industry.


• Define and execute the technical vision and strategy in alignment with the company's overall goals and product roadmap.


• Collaborate with product management, design, and other key stakeholders to prioritize and deliver features that meet customer needs.


• Drive continuous improvements in engineering processes, from development to deployment, to ensure high standards of code quality, security, and performance.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.


• Oversee resource allocation and team performance, ensuring optimal team structure and skill sets.


• Manage engineering budgets, timelines, and project priorities, ensuring timely delivery of strategic initiatives.


• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of innovation.

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:

• Monitor quality and performance levels through regular analysis of KPI statistics


• Undertake organizational reviews to ensure optimum utilization of local and regional resources, leveraging Offshore capacity as demand requires


• Ensures software delivery plans are prepared and revised according to Product Management prioritization of work


• Monitor and control the financial performance against defined revenue and expense targets.

Leadership:

• Provides strategic thought leadership to support continuous business transformation and advancement


• Actively contribute to the overall objectives of the organization, both locally and globally, according to CDK strategy


• Provide ongoing performance and development reviews through THRIVE and provide salary recommendations to senior management


• Responsible for Associates' engagement improvement


• Define succession planning and manage the talent development

Collaboration:

• Work in collaboration with Product Management, providing guidance, assistance and support, to ensure developments meet expected level of quality, specifications and timing


• Collaborate with other department heads to provide technical expertise in support of operational objectives.


• Represent Engineering at any regional senior management meeting

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field


• 8+ years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Programming and design experience


• Experience utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies


• Self-motivated, capable of driving change in complex environments


• High: drive for results, strategic orientation, collaboration, dealing with ambiguity, business acumen


• Demonstrable understanding of software engineering processes, including awareness of delivery requirements such as time and cost & an ability to recognize and manage performance with a focus on continuous improvement
  

Salary Range: $$300,000 - $320,000


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.


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