Senior Business Process Consultant

Remote Field Based Position - Must reside near a Major Airports

About US

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries. The Companys cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition sale financing insuring repair and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance. Visit

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Position Summary

The Senior Business Process Consultant is a highly experienced client-facing consulting professional responsible for managing complex dealership engagements driving measurable business performance improvements and serving as a trusted advisor to dealership leadership.

This role builds upon the Business Process Consultant foundation and adds responsibility for:

• Managing a portfolio of contracted clients

• Delivering strategic KPI-driven consulting outcomes

• Influencing executive stakeholders

• Mentoring and developing other consultants

• Driving expansion and long-term value with clients.

The Senior Consultant partners with dealership leadership and operational teams across Sales F&I Accounting Parts Service and Warranty to assess optimize and institutionalize best-practice business processes using CDK applications and industry best practices.

This role requires deep dealership operational knowledge strong business acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies that improve profitability efficiency compliance and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of consulting clients ensuring delivery aligns with contracted cadence scope and outcomes.

• Lead complex virtual and on-site consulting engagements with dealership executive leadership and department managers.

• Facilitate at least one formal executive review per engagement cycle with dealership leadership.

• Diagnose operational financial and system utilization gaps across Sales F&I Accounting Parts Service and Warranty.

• Develop and execute tailored improvement roadmaps aligned to dealership objectives and CDK best practices.

• Monitor analyze and publish KPIs demonstrating business impact and progress.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for dealership leadership

System & Process Optimization

• Advice on best practices that drive:

• Operational efficiency

• Profitability and margin expansion

• Productivity and throughput

• Compliance and audit readiness

• Customer satisfaction and retention

• Evaluate dealership process maturity and CDK product utilization; guide clients toward higher levels of adoption and performance.

• Apply financial operational and performance data to drive measurable results.

• Optimize use of CDK solutions across:

  1) Sales & F&I (desking digital retail CRM compliance)

  2) Accounting (financials reconciliation controls close processes)

  3) Parts & Service (inventory pricing dispatch productivity warranty)

• Map end-to-end workflows and identify automation and standardization opportunities.

• Ensure processes are efficient compliant scalable and auditable.

Client Advocacy & Growth

• Act as a client advocate within CDK coordinating with Product Support Sales and Consulting leadership as needed.

• Identify expansion opportunities and collaborate with Sales and Consulting leaders to grow accounts.

• Support renewals upselling and long-term client success.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Train coach and mentor Business Process Consultants.

• Share best practices tools and lessons learned across the consulting organization.

• Support onboarding and skill development of newer consultants.

• Provide feedback and guidance to consulting management on program effectiveness and improvement opportunities.

Operational Discipline

• Maintain accurate documentation visit summaries action plans and follow-ups in designated systems.

• Adhere to CDK policies consulting standards and delivery frameworks.

• Exceed assigned performance quality and satisfaction targets.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in retail automotive operations including at least 3 years in management roles.

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Business Process Consultant or equivalent consulting role.

• Demonstrated success delivering measurable operational and financial improvements.

• Strong facilitation analytical coaching and executive communication skills.

• Ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Strong understanding of dealership KPIs financial drivers and operational controls.

• Experience in managing client expectations

• High sense of urgency. Handles high-stress interactions and situations and is able to de-escalate appropriately using empathy

• Strong communication skills with peers as well as clients both oral as well as written. Strong internal drive and initiative to grow self and team members.

• Take ownership for clients and oversee resolution

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office products.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to transition working remotely with clients.

• Willingness to travel up to 90% (or per current delivery model).

• Must have a valid drivers license and eligible to rent a car

• Valid Passport for North American Canada and Caribbean travel

Success Indicators

• Measurable improvement in dealership KPIs and financial outcomes.

• Strong NPS and client satisfaction scores.

• Increased adoption and effective utilization of CDK tools.

• Expansion renewals and long-term client retention.

• Development and readiness of junior consultants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior consulting or performance improvement experience.

• Experience across multiple dealership departments.

• Familiarity with OEM programs warranty processes and compliance frameworks.

• Bachelors degree in business Accounting Operations or Automotive Management.

• Experience with digital workflows automation or analytics platforms.

Success Indicators

• Measurable improvement in dealership KPIs and financial outcomes.

• Strong NPS and client satisfaction scores.

• Increased adoption and effective utilization of CDK tools.

• Expansion renewals and long-term client retention.

• Development and readiness of junior consultants.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to stand bend and stoop

• Must be able to communicate and comprehend information

• Must be able to use computer hardware including mouse for typing regularly

• Must be able to produce necessary travel documentation in order to travel

• Must have a valid drivers license

*Non-discrimination clause

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors including but not limited to skills experience certifications and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

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CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed or religion age disability (including pregnancy) results of genetic testing service in the military veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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