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Cdk Global
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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.
This role is an entry level role in the Client Engagement job family.
The Client Engagement Manager I manages less complex projects for 1 or 2 clients. This position, with help, develops and maintains a workable project plan to accomplish the project objectives and schedule. The Client Engagement Manager I monitors the status of projects and reviews change requests with a more senior Engagement Manager or the team Manager. The Client Engagement Manager I is expected to learn how to play a key role in sustaining client relationships, maintaining target utilization rates, and optimizing business results.
Responsibilities for this position include correct communication internally of issues and results, monitoring progress of the delivery team of key deliverables against the timeline, and learning the responsibilities of a Client Engagement Manager.
Key Responsibilities
. With supervision, tactically and proactively manages specific projects for a delivery team
. Works with a core team to define, establish and ensure completion of all specific project milestones
. Writes detailed project specifications
. Analyzes and comes up with suggested resolution to project issues that have the potential to jeopardize the ability to meet agreed upon deliverables; escalates any issues appropriately
. Provides full and accurate program communication with the internal clients
. Ensures the effective management of day-to-day activities on all assigned projects
. Manages client expectations on all project requirements and deliverables
. Consistently gathers weekly status reports for projects
. May assist more Senior Engagement Managers with business case preparation
. May provide input into the roadmap
. Identifies assumptions, dependencies, & potential risks; may provide ideas on risk mitigation strategies
Required Skills
. Understands the strategic vision for assigned client
. Some ability at analyzing & evaluating the business need for the requested project, demonstrating understanding of the business drivers & working with team at determining project feasibility
. Proceeds with confidence once decisions are made
. Demonstrates ability to work in a diverse team environment and how to work with various personality types to get the work done
. Some project management experience and internet experience preferred
. Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and Visio
. Proficient in Internet and IT solutions
. 1-3 years project management experience
. Automotive and agency experience a plus
. PMP or other industry certification a plus
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.
About Cdk Global
CDK Global (Cobalt, Dealer Services, Kerridge) is a company providing dealership management and marketing solutions.