Senior Product Manager, Public Sector

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Spearhead a comprehensive public-sector product strategy that aligns government needs, transportation policy, funding, research, pilot projects, and procurement opportunities with PrePass capabilities.

• Consolidate opportunities across Safety, Innovation, Site Systems, 360SmartView, Compliance, and Bypass into a cohesive public-sector roadmap.

• Convert agency requirements, policy modifications, funding priorities, contract obligations, RFP responses, grant deliverables, and regulatory mandates into product implications, specifications, recommendations, and results.

• Assess opportunities based on customer value, strategic alignment, roadmap coherence, funding viability, product readiness, and organizational capability.

• Create leadership decision materials that clarify value, trade-offs, dependencies, and recommended pathways, driving consensus on product outcomes.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Product Operations teams to prioritize commitments and ensure timely delivery.

• Offer product expertise for RFP responses, state onboarding, and renewal processes.

• Define and report on outcomes such as agency adoption, data quality, safety impact, and contributions to renewals and new state entries.

• Oversee and assess federal and state grants, research opportunities, demonstrations, and pilot funding cycles.

• Engage in coalitions with agencies, state DOTs, enforcement bodies, University Transportation Centers, research organizations, carriers, and technology partners.

• Identify collaboration opportunities and proof-of-concept requirements at early stages.

• Evaluate legislation, rulemaking, standards, and government initiatives that impact commercial vehicle safety and compliance.

• Coordinate product contributions to RFIs, RFPs, public comments, research initiatives, standards discussions, and government opportunities.

• Represent PrePass in venues such as FMCSA, FHWA, CVSA, state DOTs, University Transportation Centers, IRP and IFTA committees, ITS America initiatives, and autonomous vehicle task forces.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with leaders who influence transportation policy, funding, research, procurement, and implementation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation product management, public-sector program development, transportation technology, innovation, or a related field.

• Proven track record in translating public-sector transportation requirements into technology, product, pilot, or program strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state transportation funding, including the ability to identify opportunities, shape concepts, coordinate partners, develop scopes, and lead proposals.

• Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams to transform public-sector needs into actionable product strategies and measurable results.

• Established connections across the public-sector transportation ecosystem, including federal agencies, state DOTs, enforcement organizations, CVSA, University Transportation Centers, task forces, advisory councils, or industry associations.

• Willingness to travel regularly, up to 30%, for agency meetings, conferences, task forces, partner development, and industry engagements.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Transportation, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the date of hire.

• Paid Time Off that encompasses vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Company-funded lifestyle account available upon hire for physical and mental well-being, covering items such as ski passes, retreats, and gym memberships.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program to support ongoing education.

• Optional benefits including Legal and Pet Discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program provided at no cost.

• Company-sponsored Culture Team focused on promoting physical, mental, and professional well-being.

• Community Give-Back initiatives to foster social responsibility.

• Opportunities for employee development and growth.