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.
What We Do
OneRail is an Orlando-based last mile delivery fulfillment solution providing shippers across all verticals with Amazon-level dependability and speed to keep their delivery promise. With a real-time connected network of 10 million drivers, OneRail finds the right vehicle for the right delivery so shippers gain low prices and greater capacity to rapidly scale their businesses. Across retail, CPG, distribution, construction, healthcare and more, OneRail offers an exceptional last mile delivery experience with an on-time delivery rate north of 98.6%, while keeping brands front and center.
