Product Manager

Transportation Insight; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain firm in Atlanta seeks a skilled Product Manager to lead product planning and execution across the Product Lifecycle. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in launching successful products. Responsibilities include defining product strategy, managing a product backlog, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes leadership and the ability to communicate effectively in both technical and user-friendly terms.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define the product strategy and roadmap.
• Deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features.
• Collaborate in the development of the core positioning for the product.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to influence cross-functional teams

Job description

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

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.