Product Manager

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.XPO Logistics provides state-of-the-art supply chain solutions to the world's most successful companies, and we're constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace. As the Product Manager, you will find yourself immersed in a rapidly growing environment fueled by achievement and a tenacious team spirit. We will equip you with the best tools in the industry to grow and develop to a level that will exceed your expectations and help you reach the goals you set for yourself, your career and your customers. Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead strategic discussions and ideation sessions with business leaders to form productive, trusting relationships
• Cultivate product positioning and benefit statements, partnering with the marketing team to create collateral that generates excitement and makes it easy for users to adopt and understand the benefits
• Define a thoughtful, detailed and executable rollout strategy for new features, releases and products
• Write business cases, perform ROI analyses, and prioritize and write user stories; partner with development team to break things down and plan them into releases
• Focus on building value for our business, not just adding features; develop innovative and unique product offerings by leveraging knowledge of the key market challenges that exist in competitor products
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and decision-making, while also developing key stakeholder relationships in various locations
• Engage with business stakeholders to learn about the supply chain industry and acquire a deep understanding of its processesWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 1-year related experience leading technology-related product marketing activities, positioning products and partnering with graphics and marketing teams to create videos and collateral materials.
  • Experience feeding an agile development processIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Supply chain experience
    • Mid- to senior-level product experience, including leading meetings and presenting to executives while being their main resource for all things related to technology innovation
    • Proven experience in leading innovation, influencing stakeholders and driving a product roadmap
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
    • Ability to work effectively under stressful or ambiguous conditions by adapting work style, approach and procedures
    • Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal direct supervision or in a team environment; consult with team members and management as neededBe part of something big. XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
      
      

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