IT Project Manager - Core Dealership Management System - (Remote)-Automotive domain

Title: IT Project Manager - Core Dealership Management System - (Remote)

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract

Domain: Automotive domain

The role requires candidates with hands-on experience working specifically within a dealership s IT ecosystem and related technology stack. This experience is mandatory.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven IT Project Manager for a contract engagement to lead strategic and mission-critical initiatives within our Core Dealership Management System (DMS) environment.

This role requires mandatory hands-on experience within a dealership s IT ecosystem, including dealership management systems and related automotive retail technologies. The ideal candidate will manage complex, cross-functional initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget with clear communication from project teams to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for core Dealership Management System (DMS) initiatives
• Manage large, cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and dealership operations
• Drive system implementations, upgrades, integrations, enhancements, and process optimization initiatives
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, risk logs, and stakeholder communication strategies
• Coordinate integrations between DMS and:
• CRM systems
• Inventory & Vehicle Management Systems
• Finance & Insurance (F&I) systems
• Service & Parts platforms
• OEM systems
• Payment processing systems
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and constraints
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide executive-level reporting
• Ensure alignment between dealership operations, IT, and business strategy
• Oversee vendor management and third-party system integrations
• Drive change management and user adoption across dealership locations

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Proven experience managing IT projects within a Dealership Management System (DMS) environment
• Direct experience working in a dealership s IT ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with one or more dealership platforms such as:
• Reynolds and Reynolds
• CDK Global
• Dealertrack
• Strong understanding of dealership operations (Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, Inventory)
• Experience managing large-scale system integrations and upgrades
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification
• Experience with cloud integrations and SaaS platforms
• Familiarity with data migration and reporting systems
• Experience in multi-location dealership environments
• Strong knowledge of API integrations within automotive retail systems