Sr Dir, Implementation

Company: CDK Global
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

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With more than $2 billion in revenues, CDK Global is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world, serving approximately 28,000 retail locations and most automotive manufacturers.   CDK Global solutions automate and integrate critical processes from pre-sale targeted advertising to the sale, financing, insurance, parts supply, repair and maintenance of vehicles, with an increasing focus on utilizing data analytics and predictive intelligence.

We’re large enough to make a difference but small enough for your voice to be heard. This means that we are an organization where every person matters. You can make an impact on the success of our business and that of our customers regardless of what career you decide to pursue.

From data scientists to sales and client service experts, we’re hiring to support your growth and ours - Green light your career.

Position Summary

The Sr Dir, Implementation is responsible for leading multiple implementation workflows.  These workflows are led by Dir, Implementation associates and their teams consist of Implementation Manager, Implementation Supervisors, Product Launch Partners and Implementation Consultants accountable for set-up and installation of systems and educating clients about CDK’s family of products and solutions. The Sr Director oversees the establishment and execution of business strategies, expense controls, productivity improvements, associate retention, department goals, best-in-class processes, excellent customer service and ongoing professional development of the team members. This leader also closely collaborates with other department leaders and the executive team to execute the company’s overall strategy and goals.

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions

Fully accountable for all people-management activities for subordinate staff and responsible for establishing goals and objectives for department.

Has accountability for results in terms of expenses, customer satisfaction, employees, programs, function or products.

The job requires superior relationship building, collaboration and alignment skills to effectively work with CDK customers and internal stakeholders within the organization to carry out responsibilities.

Balances and prioritizes immediate needs with strategic and long-term objectives.

Responsible for establishing and delivering consistent and effective training strategies to CDK Global’s client portfolio.

Partners with P&L leadership, Implementation Operations, Sales and project management teams to develop strategy and resource plans to anticipate demand for implementation services and workforce needs.

Provides client insight and feedback to product development and professional services teams for product and services improvement.

Creates strong alignment with product launch, product development and training team.

Balances employee location footprint to ensure maximum collaboration ability, control and cost optimization.

Ensures alignment of team to a continuously improvement NPS.

Develops a strategically linked scorecard for his/her team to be governed and rewarded on.

Actively engages and collaborates with cross functional leaders to identify onsite and virtual installation process improvements in efforts to exceed client expectations for the CDK Solutions contracted.

Conduct monthly meaningful one on one performance and individual development discussions with direct reports.

Set, track and maintain business metrics with finance partner.

Oversees the development and execution of improved processes through established change management methods.

Responsible for hiring, developing associates, building bench strength, monitoring performance, driving associate retention, and delivering performance reviews.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

4 year college degree or equivalent experience

15+ years of retail automotive dealership operation knowledge/experience preferred

10+ years managing teams preferred

Sound business judgment with critical and strategic thinking skills

Ability to work and influence across all levels of a retail automobile dealership

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Public speaking experience on retail automotive industry insights, vision or motivation.

Effective use of Salesforce, Outlook, MS Office, MS Project Management

Ability to travel up to 75%

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES & Qualifications

Experience with business process optimization – LEAN, Six Sigma etc. desirable

CDK Global knows you have passions outside of work.  You have family, friends, sporting events, and lots of things going on.   That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to not only take care of you but your family as well.   All of our benefits are effective the first day of employment including 401K matching, paid time off to re-energize, donate your time to volunteer in your community, and tuition reimbursement to name a few.

At CDK, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives they provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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