Director of Product Management

About the Role: 

We are not solving a small problem, and we’re not addressing a small market. We are addressing significant issues faced by trillion-dollar industries that power the physical economy, including logistics, transportation, food & beverage, passenger transit, construction, and oil & gas. These businesses continue to be the lifelines of our economy. The opportunity here is enormous, and you will have a massive impact. We are seeking an experienced product leader to join our AI Product team, where you will be owning a suite of integrated, intelligent safety solutions for drivers, fleets and partners. 

The role demands technical depth, principled thinking, a high bar for quality, structured communication, bold innovation, and a mentality of starting with the customer and working backwards. You will work alongside a star team from engineering, data science, computer vision, research & design, marketing, operations, legal, sales & customer success in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, technology environment to build intelligent experiences to shift behavior and drive ROI-positive impact for customers.

What You’ll Do: 

• As a Director of Product, you will play a leadership role in developing and implementing a strategic vision for Motive’s AI-powered safety products 
• Conduct market research, analyze competitor landscapes, and stay ahead of industry trends to maintain Motive's competitive edge in AI-driven safety solutions.
• Spearhead the development and launch of cutting-edge AI features, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance
• Partner closely with engineering, data science, and computer vision teams to navigate technical complexities and deliver exceptional product outcomes.
• Deeply understand customer needs and pain points, translating them into innovative solutions that maximize the impact of Motive's safety products.
• Be bold and strategic in identifying product improvements and new growth opportunities
• Partner closely with our Sales team to engage on critical strategic accounts and trials
• Strive in a player/coach role and mentor a high-performing team to deliver exceptional product outcomes while rolling up your sleeves and maintaining a hands-on approach to project execution
• Demonstrate proficiency in navigating the technical complexities of the product, spanning software, hardware, AI, and data domains
• Work closely with other product managers, within and outside of Safety, to develop and implement the product strategy
• Collaborate with GTM teams to develop sales strategies and marketing campaigns
• Analyze performance metrics to measure the success of product launches
• Actively contribute to an amazing work culture

What We’re Looking For: 

• 8+ years of Product Management experience, with proven experience in launching and scaling commercially successful software products in a B2B SaaS environment
• Hands-on product management experience in a complex technical environment involving IoT, AI/ML, and an integrated hardware and software stack
• Proven track record in developing and scaling products that specifically utilize computer vision and machine learning
• High customer empathy, with a desire to get in the shoes of our customers
• Be data-driven; you regularly seek out and use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and opinions
• You are comfortable and confident sharing your thoughts in verbal or written form. You can engage constructively in debate and discussion with different personality types and seniority levels.
• You are a trailblazer who is humble, kind, and open to learning new stuff. You can take a stand yet commit even when you disagree. You have a strong bias to action (aka hustle) and are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
• Have enough technical knowledge to gain the respect of engineers
• Experience working effectively with remote/offshore teams