IT Product Manager

BNSF Logistics is a technology and people-driven third-party logistics company that delivers what matters – to our people, our customers, our carriers, and our communities.  BNSF Logistics is a place where diverse talent works together every day in an inclusive way to create and implement the best ideas to help us DELIVER WHAT MATTERS.  We achieve this through our commitment to our Guiding Principles which helps us create the ultimate competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

We PROTECT THE WELL-BEING OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS
We DRIVE INNOVATION AND EMBRACE TRANSFORMATION
We RESPECT AND SERVE EVERYONE
We KEEP OUR COMMITMENTS
We FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
We CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

Primary Functions:

The IT Product Manager role plays an important part in BNSFL’s IT product development process and you will be responsible for driving large scale cross-functional product initiatives for our IT product line. This would include defining product strategy and roadmap and working with stakeholders across multiple teams, as well as supporting the transformation strategy and contributing to the structure of the product team within the IT organization. You should possess a mix of technical strength, business strength, a keen eye for what constitutes good design.

Basic Qualifications:

A highly effective IT Product Manager leverages their knowledge and business acumen to effectively communicate business requirements to technical experts to facilitate the efficient delivery of technical solutions and/or process changes to address business needs. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Sets the strategy, roadmap and feature definition for a product and influence how it is built, launched, and enhanced. The IT Product Manager will:

  • Analyze product performance and redesigning as required.
  • Design, develop and manage activities from product definition and planning to production and release
  • Develop the product strategy and roadmap
  • Manage prioritization and trade offs between customer experience, business impact, performance and post-launch support
  • Work cross functionally with design and technology teams to ensure the timely and quality release of products and product enhancements

• Effectively work cross functionally to define and document product features and functionality

• Document product scope, requirements, and success criteria for initial or incremental development.

• Interface between business stakeholders and development team to ensure delivered product aligns with business expectation and requirement

• Communicate with stakeholder on delivery, product enhancement and bug/defect management

• Collaborate with stakeholders on product roadmap to insure business value and applicability

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree preferred
• 7+ years Transportation Logistics related experience with a concentration in Truckload Brokerage
• 3+ years related product management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

BNSF Logistics offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Employee discounts on autos, travel, electronics, insurance, etc.
• Professional training staff with an industry leading Learning Management System
• Company culture that recognizes its employees

BNSF Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.