Brokerage Platform Product Leader - Automation & Growth

Redwood Logistics; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Internal mobility

Employee referral bonus

ERGs

Volunteer events

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Redwood Logistics, LLC is seeking a Senior Product Manager for the Brokerage Platform in Chicago. Hybrid schedule, exempt, full-time, with a focus on automating workflows and improving margin through technology-driven enhancements.

You will drive the platform roadmap, partner with Operations, Pricing, Engineering, Architecture, and Data Science, and define measurable outcomes to improve efficiency and profitability across North America. A strong SaaS and API background is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Product Management experience leading enterprise software or digital platforms.
• Track record of delivering business process automation and operational transformation that resulted in measurable business outcomes.
• Experience partnering with Operations leaders in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of modern SaaS applications, browser-based platforms, APIs, and enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence peers, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strategic, analytical, and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate research, operational insights, and business data into actionable product decisions.
• Capable of successfully operating within a highly matrixed organization while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to translate business strategy into capability roadmaps, investment priorities, and measurable business outcomes.
• Forward-looking perspective with the ability to anticipate future business needs and proactively identify technology capabilities that create long-term business value.
• Skilled in defining success metrics and using data to evaluate product performance and inform future investment decisions.
• Experience partnering with data science, analytics, or AI-enabled product teams to deliver intelligent business capabilities is preferred.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Sound judgment in making prioritization decisions that balance immediate business needs with long-term strategic objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and own the brokerage platform capability roadmap in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Translate business priorities into scalable technology capabilities with automation focus.
• Improve margin-related operating drivers and modernize workflows for brokerage teams.
• Set measurable outcomes for product investments and evaluate success with data and feedback.
• Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic capabilities in a matrixed organization.

Skills

Product Management

Enterprise software

Digital platforms

SaaS applications

APIs

Data-driven

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Redwood Logistics, LLC is seeking a Senior Product Manager for the Brokerage Platform in Chicago. Hybrid schedule, exempt, full-time, with a focus on automating workflows and improving margin through technology-driven enhancements.

You will drive the platform roadmap, partner with Operations, Pricing, Engineering, Architecture, and Data Science, and define measurable outcomes to improve efficiency and profitability across North America. A strong SaaS and API background is essential.