Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Uber Freight
Job overview
The Sr Product Manager, Parcel Shipping and Management at Uber Freight leads product vision and strategy to drive growth and innovation in parcel shipping services, impacting customer satisfaction and profitability.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining product vision and strategy, translating user needs into requirements, communicating plans and results, launching experiments, leading innovation, collaborating cross-functionally, and cultivating a strong team culture.
Compensation and benefits
US employees working over 30 hours are eligible for health, dental, vision, 401k match, wellness benefits, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, performance bonuses, equity awards, and other compensation depending on role.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or logistics, 4+ years in product, operations, or project management in logistics or retail, strong project management skills, and ability to communicate product vision; preferred experience includes 3+ years in parcel shipping or last mile solutions, knowledge of data visualization tools, Agile methodologies, and strong business acumen.
Work environment and culture
Uber Freight promotes a collaborative, execution-focused team culture with high standards and values diversity and inclusion as an Equal Opportunity employer.
Company information
Uber Freight is a leading enterprise technology company in logistics, managing nearly $20B of freight and serving 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies with advanced logistics applications and a large carrier network.
Team overview
The candidate will collaborate with engineers, designers, data scientists, user researchers, sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams within Uber Freight.
Job location and travel
This is a full-time hybrid role, indicating a mix of remote and on-site work.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to lead innovative parcel shipping solutions integrating Uber Freight's TMS Parcel system and to influence product strategy in a high-impact logistics technology company.
Company overview
Uber Freight is a logistics and transportation platform that connects shippers with carriers to streamline freight movement. It operates as a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, leveraging technology to provide real-time freight matching, transparent pricing, and efficient route optimization. The company generates revenue by charging a service fee for facilitating shipments and offering value-added services like load tracking and analytics. Launched in 2017, Uber Freight has grown rapidly, acquiring companies like Transplace in 2021 to expand its capabilities and market presence in supply chain management. It plays a pivotal role in modernizing the freight industry through innovation and technology.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership in product vision and strategy specifically within parcel shipping or logistics sectors, emphasizing your ability to define roadmaps and drive product innovation.
Focus on showcasing your experience with cross-functional collaboration, particularly with engineering, design, data science, and operations teams, and your ability to communicate complex product plans and results to diverse stakeholders.
Apply through multiple channels including Uber Freight's official careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Uber Freight employees, especially those in product management or logistics divisions, on LinkedIn. You can break the ice by commenting on recent Uber Freight innovations or asking about their experiences leading parcel shipping projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'parcel shipping,' 'product roadmap,' 'Agile methodologies,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' and 'data-driven decisions' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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