Senior Product Manager, Driverless Operations
Toronto, CAN, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX & Remote - US & Canada
Product – Product /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to “drive” safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology, logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
With offices in Toronto and San Francisco, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way.
To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the development of products, tools, and services supporting driverless operations at Waabi. This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to join our product management team early and build the solutions that will propel our company forward. As the Product Manager, you will have the autonomy to oversee large-scale, complex projects that involve numerous functional and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with our cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.
You will...
- Develop and execute a roadmap for products, tools, and services supporting driverless operations and aligning them with the company's overarching goals and objectives.
- Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch and ongoing optimization, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and manage the product roadmap effectively.
- Gather user feedback, address concerns, and continuously improve the performance and usability of products, tools, and services supporting driverless operations.
- Be a team-player, who prioritizes trust, transparency, and honesty, and knows there is no project too small or too large for you.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the success of operational initiatives, making data-driven decisions to drive continuous improvement.
- Stay informed about regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices related to autonomous vehicle operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a Product Management role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve dependencies, inform strategic decisions, and evaluate tradeoffs for optimal outcomes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with significant experience drafting written communication through documents and slides to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of driving results in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Exhibits exceptional empathy, fostering deep understanding of users needs and experiences to drive product development and enhance user satisfaction.
- Adaptable, versatile, and proficient in navigating diverse product landscapes.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Able to maintain progress towards long-term goals while working on short-term problems.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
Bonus/nice to have:
- Deep understanding of self-driving technology, including its operational challenges, opportunities, and implications.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Technical experience in developing self-driving vehicles.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $149,000 - $223,000 in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
Perks/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
