Product Manager, ITS: Strategy, Roadmap & Delivery

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental,

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

COTA Bus Pass

Wellness Initiatives

On-Site Chair Massage

On-Site Health Coach

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio DC

Job summary

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks a Product Manager to lead product strategy and lifecycle across the organization, aligning roadmaps with the strategic plan and ensuring stakeholder alignment. You will drive prioritization and investment decisions based on customer workflows and data.

With a focus on safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, you will contribute to Moving Every Life Forward while guiding feature development and delivery from concept to operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management, project management or strategy roles.
• Advanced degree preferred; MBA advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from idea to sunsetting.
• Develop and justify product roadmaps and business cases.
• Define and document clear product requirements and trade-offs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver features on schedule.
• Set KPIs and budgets; align with strategic plan.
• Provide leadership and staff development; ensure EEO compliance.
• Uphold company values and ensure reliable attendance.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Strategic roadmap

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, technological or business-related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks a Product Manager to lead product strategy and lifecycle across the organization, aligning roadmaps with the strategic plan and ensuring stakeholder alignment. You will drive prioritization and investment decisions based on customer workflows and data.

With a focus on safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, you will contribute to Moving Every Life Forward while guiding feature development and delivery from concept to operation.