Full-Time

Product Manager

Posted on 8/5/2024

Roadie

Roadie

201-500 employees

Crowdsourced same-day delivery logistics platform

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in the product development life cycle
  • The ability to work with and navigate ambiguity
  • Experience collaborating with development, QA, and UX teams in an agile environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, using data to drive decision-making
  • Thrive in environments where you are balancing different perspectives and competing priorities
  • Radical thinking paired with strong execution- can envision a world different than the status quo with the ability to articulate a clear path to get there
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Product Lead of the Sender Experience to identify goals, direction, and execution
  • Communicate regularly with internal RoadieXD™ stakeholders (Operations, Development, Send/Drive/Internal Experience, etc) to understand their goals and help them identify root problems
  • Scope, plan, and deliver an actionable product backlog, prioritizing stories, and ship high-quality features weekly
  • Synthesize insights into a strong product direction and immerse yourself within the agile development team to execute your vision
  • Lead projects end-to-end as well as partnering cross-functionally to evaluate impact
  • Willingness to travel, when necessary, to visit warehouse operations to gather hands on insights and learnings

Roadie provides a crowdsourced delivery platform that connects everyday drivers with individuals and businesses needing same-day delivery services across the United States. The platform operates on an "on-the-way" delivery model, allowing drivers to pick up and deliver packages along their existing travel routes. This approach not only speeds up delivery times but also makes efficient use of transportation resources, reducing the need for additional delivery vehicles and minimizing environmental impact. Roadie serves a diverse clientele, including small businesses and large enterprises, and offers various delivery solutions such as home delivery and express air delivery. With a network of drivers covering over 20,000 zip codes, Roadie is the largest local same-day delivery provider in the country. The company's goal is to create a more connected and efficient delivery system by transforming everyday travel into a public transportation grid.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$83.7M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2014

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Spirit Halloween and Parts Town expand Roadie's market reach.
  • RoadieXD(TM) and Roadie Direct™ enhance service offerings for oversized and warehouse deliveries.
  • 80% of companies report increased revenue with Roadie's same-day delivery services.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged gig worker protection violations in Seattle could harm Roadie's reputation.
  • Increased competition from same-day delivery services may pressure Roadie's market position.
  • Logistical challenges with RoadieXD(TM) may require significant investment for seamless operations.

What makes Roadie unique

  • Roadie leverages unused capacity in passenger vehicles for efficient delivery.
  • Roadie's extensive driver network covers over 20,000 zip codes in the U.S.
  • Roadie offers a unique 'on-the-way' delivery model reducing environmental impact.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Paid Sabbatical Leave

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