About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Associate Product Manager to support in-house product development for transportation operations. You will help define product roadmaps, translate business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria, coordinate with design and engineering, and use data to measure product impact. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role based in Phoenix, AZ.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with the full product lifecycle for assigned products — from concept through release and end-of-life.
• Help establish and maintain product roadmaps that prioritize features and functionality against business objectives.
• Translate roadmaps into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with product owners, design, engineering, and stakeholders to align on priorities and deliverables.
• Provide technical context and clarify requirements for development teams throughout iterations and releases.
• Review and accept completed user stories; validate that delivered work meets acceptance criteria.
• Use internal data tools to analyze product performance and measure impact on key metrics.
• Coordinate communications and escalate or facilitate resolution of risks, issues, and backlog changes.
• Proactively assist teammates and cross-functional partners to help the organization meet objectives.

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Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in information systems and/or transportation operations and/or finance (required).
• Experience or familiarity with product lifecycles and product management practices preferred.
• Previous experience using data/analytics tools and interpreting metrics preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional teams and iterating quickly.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $75,250 - $88,000 annually (depending on experience).
• Benefits package may include: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental and life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, flexible spending account, tuition assistance (subject to change), military leave, and vendor discounts.
• Additional programs: volunteer opportunities, training & development, and diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives.

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Location & Eligibility

• Job Location: Phoenix, AZ (onsite / local collaboration expected).
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Confidential Client does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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Why Join

This role provides hands-on product experience in the transportation industry with opportunities to own roadmap work, influence cross-functional delivery, and develop product and data skills. You’ll be part of a team that values growth, training, and inclusive collaboration.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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