About Optibus:
Optibus is a unified software platform revolutionizing public transportation planning, scheduling, and operations in over 7,000 cities worldwide. Using AI, ML, and optimization algorithms, it empowers agencies to design more efficient, equitable, and sustainable transit networks, enhancing passenger access, reducing emissions, and improving driver conditions. With offices globally and a team of 350+ employees, Optibus fosters a collaborative culture centered on innovation, determination, and impact. As the first unicorn in public transportation technology, Optibus is driving the modernization of mass transit to make it the preferred choice for cities and passengers alike.
About the position:
Optibus is looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our product team in the challenge of creating the next generation of public transportation solutions, to change the mobility world as we know it!
As the product manager in this group, you will take part in building the next generation of real-time products for our users. You will play a key role in forming a product team and will be responsible for the full lifecycle of your product and features. You will closely collaborate with a cross-functional team and play a key role in shaping and building the product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
Responsibilities:
* Fully own the product life cycle of your product & features;
from ideation through development, to launch.
* Drive product adoption and value delivery by proactively engaging with new clients to gather requirements.
* Gain a deep understanding of your user personas, user needs and main pain points for each user persona - conduct interviews with prospects, key users and design partners, lead exploration sessions and perform market research.
* Drive innovation and identify opportunities to disrupt the industry by leveraging cutting edge technologies
* Translate user needs into features - work closely with designers, engineers and other product managers to define requirements, build wireframes & designs, and write specs & user stories.
* Prioritize and execute our high paced development sprints for the entire product team
* Constantly monitor and validate the success of the features under your responsibility
* Shape the short and long-term roadmap of the product
* Take a leading role in setting your team’s OKRs and building the quarterly plan
* Participate in outbound activities to provide knowledge and insights to guide marketing and sales efforts
* Work closely with CS & Onboarding teams to ensure a successful and efficient rollout for the first clients
Requirements:
* At least 4 years of experience as a product manager
* At least 2+ years of experience as a product manager in a SaaS B2B company
* A true team player capable of closely collaborating with the multiple stakeholders including engineering, customer success, presales and marketing to successfully manage the product life cycle.
* A problem solver with a strong can do approach - one that will usually try to also offer remedies while pointing on the challenges and the complexities.
* A strategic thinker capable of setting a clear vision for the module and building a clear roadmap that will get us there after considering other alternatives.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluent written and verbal English.
* Able to understand the development complexities of modern top-tier software architectures and to intelligently negotiate trade-offs.
* Accountable, hard-working and used to working in a high-paced agile environment with a proven track record of delivering successful products on time
* Location : The candidate must be located or willing to relocate to the San Sebastian area (Spain).
Optibus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is our responsibility at Optibus to provide an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all. We will provide reasonable accommodations for all candidates in need of individualised support during the hiring process.