Product Manager (Gdańsk, Poland)
See yourself at Odyssey.
Join the team as our new Product Manager!
Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics provider. Our adaptive approach to solving modern logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve. Odyssey Logistics & Technology’s specialized multimodal expertise is the strategic foundation that provides clients with a full-service offering across our four operating divisions including intermodal, freight forwarding, transport & warehousing, and managed services.
Odyssey’s multimodal services offer cost-effective, end-to-end freight solutions equipped to deliver on evolving customer requirements. Combined, Odyssey delivers innovative, high-value logistics services & technology solutions to support diverse customer requirements. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care® partner company we consistently exceed customer expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies and deep international expertise. Our unique approach ensures that customer shipments keep moving at full speed, even in the face of ever-changing market headwinds.
Based in vibrant office district in Gdańsk Oliwa, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Manager to join our team. As the Product Manager for our Transportation Management System, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of our TMS software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, designers, QA analysts, and stakeholders to define product requirements, prioritize features, and drive the product roadmap.
In This Role, You Will:
- Product Strategy & Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives. Define product vision, goals, and product roadmap. Maintain and prioritize the product roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders based on business value, technical feasibility, and market demand.
- Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities and define product requirements. Clearly document product requirements in the form of business cases, project justifications or functional requirements ready to be used by the development team. Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and prioritize features accordingly.
- Key relationships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, data services, innovations, and sales to ensure alignment and execution of the product roadmap. Communicate product priorities and updates to stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and updates.
- Release Management & Quality Assurance: Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to release. Coordinate with engineering teams to define release schedules, work closely with QA teams to define and conduct thorough testing, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of quality features.
- Performance Tracking: Plan and execute product launches, including developing marketing collateral, conducting training sessions, and coordinating with sales teams to drive adoption and awareness. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the success of products. Analyze data and feedback to measure product performance and identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in product management, process engineering, change management, and/or logistics. Preferably in the IT industry.
- Strong understanding of transportation logistics and supply chain management concepts.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, principles, and best practices.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) framework is a plus.
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments is preferred.
Location:
This is a hybrid in-office role in Gdańsk, Poland
We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical plan including dental and rehabilitation treatments;
- Lunch card;
- Benefit points, incl. Multisport and vendor discounts;
- Hybrid work, 3 days of office presence per week;
- IT equipment for your working space at home.
No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in Poland.
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.
Other details
- Job Family Technology
- Pay Type Salary
- Travel Required No
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
- Job Start Date Thursday, August 1, 2024
- aleja Grunwaldzka 413, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland