Full-Time

Product Management Lead

Posted on 9/28/2023

Zūm

Zūm

201-500 employees

Technology-driven school transportation service

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$200k - $260kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Carlos, CA, USA

The job posting does not specify any location-based requirements or restrictions.

Category
Product
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
Market Research
Sales
Communications
Management
Marketing
Data Analysis

You match the following Zūm's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10+ years of demonstrated “hands-on” experience in building, leading, and scaling multiple products from grounds up end to end
  • Demonstrated 360o experience in managing all aspects of product development including some P&L and/or general management responsibilities
  • Experience in building marketplace related platforms/products
  • Proven track record of building and shipping innovative products that customers love while challenging status quo, innovating and building for the future
  • Strong combination of product management with consumer and/or modern enterprise software companies or startups with marketplace dynamics
  • Strong analytical abilities, exceptional problem solving and communication skills
  • Detail oriented and results driven
  • Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree a plus
Responsibilities
  • Define product vision, market fit and strategy to build a category defining online marketplace experience that connects buyers and vehicle suppliers for charter trips
  • Develop a deep understanding of marketplace dynamics and customer needs through market research, enterprise sales support, and direct customer and supplier interactions
  • Act as the general manager for the charter area by working closely with sales, marketing, finance, engineering, operations and others to ensure business and product goals are met
  • Increase customer adoption and build a seamless supplier onboarding to ensure demand & supply needs are met
  • Build products from the ground up by working backwards from customer needs, introducing product vision, roadmap, team OKRs and integrating usability testing & data analytics into the product process
  • Own the quality of the product and have a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality to deliver best in class products
  • Challenge the status quo and inspire people toward a unified outcome
  • Drive execution against our product roadmap, working closely with engineering and design in an agile environment to define detailed requirements, make tradeoffs, and deliver timely and consistent innovations
  • Scope, prioritize, and build critical internal products and external service integrations to enable the scaling of the business
  • Collaborate and partner with various internal teams to get insight into operational workflows and processes, and identify opportunities to make them more efficient through product development
  • Through teamwork, define and outline the goals and vision of a product with the development team from conceptualization to implementation
  • Has a builder and get stuff done mentality while working independently in an ambiguous and start up environment
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge or interest in building products for Operations, Last Mile, Transportation

Zum offers a transportation service for school children that emphasizes efficiency and environmental sustainability, featuring a fleet that includes electric vehicles. Their platform uses analytics to optimize operations and includes an app for parents, drivers, and schools to track buses and students in real-time, enhancing safety and transparency. Zum stands out from competitors by focusing on cost and time savings while ensuring reliable service. The company's goal is to provide a safe, eco-friendly transportation solution that meets the needs of students and educational institutions.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$358.7M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zum's partnership with Omaha Public Schools showcases its scalable technology platform.
  • Recognition by Fortune and CNBC boosts Zum's brand credibility and investor interest.
  • Electric buses with bidirectional charging offer new revenue streams through energy storage.

What critics are saying

  • Driver shortages may impact service reliability despite hiring incentives.
  • Integration of Zum's platform for special education students may face operational challenges.
  • Reliance on electric vehicles poses risks if electricity supply is disrupted.

What makes Zūm unique

  • Zum uses advanced analytics to optimize school transportation operations.
  • The company offers a transparent app for tracking buses and students in real-time.
  • Zum's fleet includes electric vehicles, promoting sustainability and cost savings.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation, including cash and equity

Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical

Unlimited vacation policy

Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ

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