Job Title: Product Manager
Reports to: Director of Product
COMPANY STATEMENT:
As the e-commerce trends continue to evolve, Transportation Insight has strategically positioned itself in the industry with top talent that boasts strategic involvement in the continued evolution of the small package/parcel and freight marketplace. In addition to our knowledge, we have built out the technology to help companies (shippers) unlock the power of their supply chain.
Transportation Insight is recognized as a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. At the core of our culture, team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities and ourselves every day.
JOB PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.
CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Define the product strategy and roadmap
- Deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification
- Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
- Be an expert with respect to the competition
- Collaborate in the development of the core positioning and messaging for the product
- Perform product demos to customers
- Propose an overall budget to ensure success
- Run beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples
- Act as a leader within the company
- Provide direct leadership to a team of Business Analysts, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and other resources assigned to support the development and implementation of products
SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, specifically bridging technology and business
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Must be able to travel 20% of the time
- Proven ability to develop and manage a product backlog
- Strong understanding of business requirement documentation methods and best practices
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 10 years experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Product Manager or similar role
- Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)
EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:
Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other protected status by law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.
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