For 80+ years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature sensitive freight. Today, the organization runs two forward facing brands (Hirschbach & John Christner Trucking (JCT)) which generate a combined $1.2 billion in revenue and have become the 2 nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America. We are a veteran owned company with over 30% of employees being veterans.
The companies collectively provide the highest level of service in the industry and offer a breadth of services to our customers. Hirschbach & JCT have a tenured history paired with a future of growth and opportunity.
The Product Manager II at Hirschbach plays a pivotal role in driving the development and execution of our product strategy. This position is responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and post-launch optimization. Reporting to the VP of Product Management, the Product Manager II will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet market needs and business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities: Product Strategy Development: Product Vision and Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals. Research and Analysis: Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Roadmap Planning: Product Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that prioritizes features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business priorities. Cross-Functional Collaboration for Roadmap Execution: Work closely with different business units, engineering, data services, design, and other teams to ensure timely delivery of roadmap initiatives. Feature Definition: Product Requirements Definition: Define and document detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for new features and enhancements. UX/UI Collaboration: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly product experiences. Release Management: Product Release Management: Coordinate and oversee the planning, execution, and communication of product releases, ensuring alignment with release schedules and quality standards. Post-launch Performance Monitoring: Monitor post-launch performance metrics and user feedback to iterate and optimize product features. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with engineering, design, operations, sales and customer service teams to ensure alignment and successful product delivery. Stakeholder Communication: Server as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product-related inquiries and updates in the business area you're responsible for. Product Performance Analysis: Product Metrics Tracking: Define and track key product metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of product initiatives. Performance Data Analysis: Analyze product performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization. Talent Requirements: Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field. Preferred: Master's degree or higher in Engineering or Management. Experience: Experience Requirement: Minimum of 3-5 years if experience in product management or related roles. Track Record: Proven track record of successfully managing and launching software products or digital solutions. Agile experience: Experience working in agile development environments and cross-functional teams. Skills: Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen: Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate business goals into actionable product plans. Proficiency in Tools and Platforms: Proficiency in project management tools, product management software, and data analytics platforms. Benefits: Opportunity to earn bonuses! Full comprehensive benefit package!120 hours of Paid Time Off earned on your first day!401 (K) Company Overview
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.
