Full-Time
Product Manager
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Roadie
501-1,000 employees
Crowdsourced same-day delivery logistics platform
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
- 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
- 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
M&A
Total Funding
$63.3M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Strategic partnerships with companies like Parts Town and Fanatics enhance Roadie's service offerings and expand its market reach.
- A recent survey found that 80% of companies using Roadie's same-day delivery service reported increased revenue, highlighting the platform's positive impact on business performance.
- The launch of new services like Roadie Direct™ and Roadie XL demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and addressing diverse delivery needs.
What critics are saying
- Alleged violations of gig worker protections in Seattle could damage Roadie's reputation and lead to legal challenges.
- The competitive landscape of the logistics and delivery market is intense, with major players like Amazon and FedEx posing significant threats.
What makes Roadie unique
- Roadie's 'on-the-way' delivery model leverages existing travel patterns, reducing the need for additional vehicles and minimizing environmental impact, unlike traditional logistics companies.
- The extensive driver network covering over 20,000 zip codes allows Roadie to reach more than 90% of U.S. households, making it the largest local same-day delivery provider in the country.
- As a UPS company, Roadie benefits from the established logistics infrastructure and brand reputation of UPS, providing a competitive edge in the market.