Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
Lead project planning sessions and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Act as the primary liaison with vendors, building strong, productive partnerships
Review and validate vendor contracts, pricing, and services, ensuring accuracy and accountability
Configure and validate system settings for successful go-live execution
Provide clear, audience-tailored communication across stakeholders
Deliver regular status updates and reporting on project progress
Support on-site go-live activities to ensure smooth implementation and adoption
Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and blockers to keep projects on track
Drive process improvements, including automation and documentation enhancements
Maintain a holistic view of project issues, ensuring timely resolution and follow-through
Travel as needed for planning, training, and implementation activities
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1-5 years of project coordination, planning, or implementation experience
Experience in automotive or DMS platforms (CDK)
Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, and automation tools
Exposure to HTML, SQL, or basic scripting/programming (preferred)
Strong organization, attention to detail, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
A proactive mindset with a sense of urgency and accountability
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays & PTO
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Lithia Learning Center
Vehicle Purchase Discounts
Wellness Programs
For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com .
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offRemote work optionsEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Dealership:
L0105 Lithia Home Office
Lithia & Driveway | DMS Systems Project Specialist
At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy 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, Growth Powered by People , and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.
Are you someone who thrives on driving projects from concept to completion and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, operations, and business strategy?
As a DMS Systems Project Specialist , 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.
Location: Remote - West Coast
Travel: Up to 25%
Compensation Range: $60,000-$85,000 - 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.
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