About Flexport:
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
Build the products to help revolutionize global trade!
The opportunity
As a Senior Product Manager on the Flexport Trucking team, you will be responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of the Demand Tech team for the Convoy Platform. Demand Tech owns the Broker Experience, integrations, driving more volume to our marketplace, and cross-team product initiatives for the Convoy Platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, science, design, marketing, and operations, to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and customer focus.
You will:
- Define the long-term vision and strategy for your product area.
- Prioritize initiatives based on customer needs, business goals, and data insights.
- Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap aligned with business priorities and stakeholder feedback.
- Ensure timely communication of roadmap updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Deeply understand customer needs through research, data analysis, and feedback.
- Translate customer insights into actionable product requirements.
- Work with engineering teams to define technical requirements and manage delivery timelines.
- Partner with UX teams to design intuitive and engaging user experiences.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans.
- Work with other companies to co-develop mutually beneficial products.
- Partner with TMS providers to integrate and then iterate our product.
- Collaborate with third party system integrators to launch new brokers.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
- Use data to inform decisions and iterate on the product to improve performance.
- Communicate product vision, progress, and challenges to senior leaders and stakeholders.
You should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in a tech and logistics environment.
- Demonstrated success in delivering complex products.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in Trucking
- Experience with data-driven decision-making, including proficiency with SQL
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically.
- Track record of managing and influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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