DMS Systems Project Specialist

<h2>Dealership:</h2>L0105 Lithia Home Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b><span>Lithia & Driveway | </span>DMS Systems Project Specialist</b></h1><h1><span> </span></h1><p><span>At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering <i>Auto Done Easy</i> for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, <i>Growth Powered by People</i>, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. </span></p><p></p><p>Are you someone who thrives on driving projects from concept to completion and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, operations, and business strategy?</p><p></p><p>As a <b>DMS Systems Project Specialist</b>, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact initiatives that support our growing business—ranging from system migrations and acquisitions to integrations and go-live implementations. This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll partner with internal teams, vendors, and leadership to ensure projects are executed efficiently and successfully.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Location:</span></b><span> Remote - West Coast </span></p><p><span><b>Travel:</b> Up to 25%</span></p><p><b><span>Compensation Range:</span></b><span> <b>$60,000-$85,000 - </b>Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.</span></p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><ul><li><span>Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met</span></li><li><span>Lead project planning sessions and proactively identify opportunities for improvement</span></li><li><span>Act as the primary liaison with vendors, building strong, productive partnerships</span></li><li><span>Review and validate vendor contracts, pricing, and services, ensuring accuracy and accountability</span></li><li><span>Configure and validate system settings for successful go-live execution</span></li><li><span>Provide clear, audience-tailored communication across stakeholders</span></li><li><span>Deliver regular status updates and reporting on project progress</span></li><li><span>Support on-site go-live activities to ensure smooth implementation and adoption</span></li><li><span>Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and blockers to keep projects on track</span></li><li><span>Drive process improvements, including automation and documentation enhancements</span></li><li><span>Maintain a holistic view of project issues, ensuring timely resolution and follow-through</span></li><li><span>Travel as needed for planning, training, and implementation activities</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You Bring</b></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)</span></li><li><span>1–5 years of project coordination, planning, or implementation experience</span></li><li><span>Experience in automotive or DMS platforms (CDK)</span></li><li><span>Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, and automation tools</span></li><li><span>Exposure to HTML, SQL, or basic <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">scripting/programming</span> (preferred)</span></li><li><span>Strong organization, attention to detail, and decision-making skills</span></li><li><span>Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities</span></li><li><span>A proactive mindset with a sense of urgency and accountability</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: </span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><span>Competitive pay </span></li><li><span>Medical, Dental and Vision Plans </span></li><li><span>Paid Holidays & PTO </span></li><li><span>Short and Long-Term Disability </span></li><li><span>Paid Life Insurance </span></li><li><span>401(k) Retirement Plan </span></li><li><span>Employee Stock Purchase Plan </span></li><li><span>Lithia Learning Center </span></li><li><span>Vehicle Purchase Discounts </span></li><li><span><span>·</span></span><span>Wellness Programs ​</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>For a more detailed view, visit: </span><a href="http://www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com</span></span></a><span>. </span></p><h3><span> </span></h3><h3><span>High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.</span></h3>

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