Director, Product Management - Orlando HQ

OneRail is one of the top five fastest-growing companies in Orlando. As we continue to expand, we are excited to add a Director, Product Management to our team. Based out of our Orlando, Florida headquarters – this role reports to the VP of Product Development and requires on-site work at OneRail HQ in Orlando, FL (ZIP code 32819).

As a Director, Product Management at OneRail, you will join a talented team working to transform final-mile logistics and supply chain operations. Your role will encompass product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on industry-leading capabilities, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in product management or product design, with a preference for experience in logistics or supply chain with reputable transportation tech companies.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in developing and executing a comprehensive product development strategy aligned with the company's mission and vision – setting short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product managers, designers, and developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Define and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to ensure our products remain competitive and on the cutting edge.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and customer support, to ensure product alignment with customer needs and market demand.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, and ongoing product enhancements and maintenance.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software products by working with engineering.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Build and manage a high-performing product development team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Review market data and conduct informative analysis to develop a product strategy aligned with user and business needs.
• Draft and distribute product briefs for smooth release introductions, providing ongoing support throughout the release lifecycle.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new product features and improvements, conducting market research, and leveraging customer feedback.
• Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and share feedback with the team for solution creation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure features meet market needs.
• Report product success and strategize improvements.
• Communicate product development progress, updates, and challenges to key stakeholders, including executives, investors, and customers.
• Manage and define features and functionality within the software base, collaborating with UX/UI designers and product leadership.
• Manage and tune the existing agile software development lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development, ensuring a smooth development process.
• Lead multiple cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop business cases for programs, projects, and contracts.
• Provide solutions to critical business issues and present alternatives to senior management.
• Clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and outcomes to cross-functional teams.
• Create/document processes and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and breakdown projects.
• Transform ideas from customers and stakeholders into clear product requirements.
• Collaborate with developers on accurate estimation.
• Guide project teams, internal customers, and senior leadership for effective planning and oversight.
• Establish strong relationships with operational leaders and contractors/vendors.
• Fully document program/project activity for auditing and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM 

• 10+ years of product management experience in software, with experience in high-growth and enterprise software and SaaS (highly desirable).
• Ownership of product roadmaps balancing objectives such as user engagement and revenue growth through data-driven prioritization.
• Collaboration with design and engineering partners to plan sprints and make decisions about complex problems.
• Involvement in go-to-market, launch, pricing, and customer support activities.
• Understanding and appreciation of UX and design principles, including user research/testing, information hierarchy, and common UI.
• Understanding and appreciation of engineering principles, data models and apis. 
• Foundation in analytics techniques and product management best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience building 0-1 products, platform/ecosystem products, or marketplaces.