Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single persons daily commute to reducing humanitys collective environmental footprint weve got huge goals.

As a Director of Product Management at Via, you will lead our most important & category-leading Product line - Microtransit. While Via is already by far the innovator & leader in the space, this role guides both Via & the industry towards the next generation of Microtransit. This includes combining various modes, thoughtfully integrating into existing public transport & translating that experience across users from our public sector customers to riders & drivers. The role is one of thought leadership combined with a pragmatic eye towards building & shipping products that delight our partners.

What You'll Do:

• Lead product vision & strategy for the next-generation of the Microtransit offering across multi-modal solutions while working closely with existing public transportation networks.
• Gain a clear grasp on customer needs as well as competitor offerings & use that to paint the vision of what the optimal next-generation Microtransit experience will be. 
• Execute on existing partner commitments while converging those with delivery of products that are built for durability, scale & in line with Vias product & company goals.
• Initiate creative new ideas to expand our product & improve our customer experience.
• Ascertain value vs. cost of each requirement & help scope/descope requirements as needed.
• Drive a data-driven, inclusive & effective prioritization & scheduling process.
• Act as a focal point while working closely with all areas of the company as Software Development, QA, Project Management & Business teams - daily interaction at a deeply detailed level.
• Before, during, & after launch, you will monitor, check & understand the status, strengths & challenges of your products in the various cities worldwide, in order to constantly improve them.

Who You Are:

• You are an experienced product manager, with at least 8-10 years of experience in successful startups, operating on a global scale.
• You have owned a broad set of products, led a product domain/line across a company, & built category-leading products.
• You are able to digest market research & customer feedback along with having a crisp understanding of technical requirements & constraints to paint a vision of what a great product could look like.
• You have demonstrated success in handling an end-to-end product lifecycle with the ability to drive product planning, development, & launch.
• Excellent analytical abilities & a strong business acumen - an MBA is a plus.
• A great multitasker who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Pro-active & independent achiever, self-learner, able to handle a task from idea to production.
• Team Player, with great communication/listening skills & a can-do attitude.
• You have a passion for public transit, mapping, SaaS & accessibility - working experience in these areas is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Final salary will be determined by the candidates experience, knowledge, & skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.
• Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 per year