Sean Payton
About Sean Payton
Sean Payton is a Senior Project Manager at Zendrive, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in project management and program management across various companies, including General Motors and Ford Motor Company.
Work at Zendrive
Currently, Sean Payton serves as a Senior Project Manager at Zendrive, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he acts as the primary account owner for one of the company's largest strategic accounts, focusing on product adoption and engagement. He collaborates with Zendrive's Business Development and Product teams to manage the full lifecycle of onboarding new customers post-sale. Payton ensures that customers meet and exceed adoption and usage targets while advocating for customer needs internally. He also leads the resolution of key issues impacting customers, leveraging leadership for support and guidance.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Sean Payton has extensive experience in project management across various organizations. Before joining Zendrive, he worked at ALIPRO as a Program Manager for Security Initiatives for American Axle and Manufacturing from 2019 to 2020. He also held positions at General Motors as a Senior Global Program Manager for OnStar from 2016 to 2019 and at blueStone Staffing as a Program Manager at OnStar from 2013 to 2016. His earlier roles include Senior Project Manager at Ally Financial Inc. and Vaco Technology, as well as various positions at Ford Motor Company.
Education and Expertise
Sean Payton holds an MBA in Information Systems Management from Wayne State University. He also earned a BBA in Marketing/Marketing Management from Davenport University. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and strategic planning, enabling him to effectively manage complex projects and drive product adoption in his current role.
Career Background in Automotive Industry
Sean Payton has a significant background in the automotive industry, having worked for several major companies. He began his career at Ford Motor Company, where he held multiple positions, including Ford College Graduate roles in product marketing and financial management. He later served as a Senior Strategic Portfolio Manager and Technical Lead. His experience also includes working at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as a Program Manager focused on dealer financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In his current position at Zendrive, Sean Payton develops trusted advisor relationships with client teams and executive sponsors to enhance product adoption. He liaises between client team members and Zendrive staff for software integration, performance, and lifecycle management. Payton drives the execution of product vision and captures key learnings to help customers achieve their goals, showcasing his strong communication and leadership skills.