Senior Technical Product Manager

About Optibus:

Optibus is a unified software platform revolutionizing public transportation planning, scheduling, and operations in over 7,000 cities worldwide. Using AI, ML, and optimization algorithms, it empowers agencies to design more efficient, equitable, and sustainable transit networks, enhancing passenger access, reducing emissions, and improving driver conditions. With offices globally and a team of 350+ employees, Optibus fosters a collaborative culture centered on innovation, determination, and impact. As the first unicorn in public transportation technology, Optibus is driving the modernization of mass transit to make it the preferred choice for cities and passengers alike. 

About the role:

Optibus is a leading cloud-native platform for public transportation planning and operations. We're driving the industry forward with advanced optimization, AI-driven automation, and robust integration capabilities.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead products and initiatives that require deep technical expertise—spanning APIs, integrations, data platforms, and next-generation GenAI-powered services. This role combines customer-facing product ownership with strong technical skills to define and deliver solutions that power mission-critical workflows for global transit agencies and operators.

Responsibilities:

• Product Ownership – Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of technical product areas, including data integration frameworks, APIs, data pipelines, and AI-driven services.
• Technical Depth – Collaborate with engineering to design scalable architectures, define data models, and evaluate trade-offs between performance, usability, and maintainability.
• Customer & Market Discovery – Engage with enterprise customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and translate them into product capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Partner with engineering, design, solutions engineering, and go-to-market teams to ensure successful launches and adoption.
• Platform Vision – Contribute to Optibus' Data platform strategy by defining standards for interoperability, modularity, and extensibility (e.g., APIs, SDKs, integrations, GenAI orchestration).
• Execution Excellence – Write detailed product specs, acceptance criteria, and success metrics; manage the backlog and prioritize effectively in fast-moving contexts.
• Thought Leadership – Represent Optibus in technical and industry forums, positioning our platform as the backbone of modern transportation operations.

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager in SaaS, platform, or integration-heavy products.
• Strong technical background (CS/Engineering degree or equivalent experience). Ability to engage in deep technical discussions with engineers and customers.
• Hands-on experience with APIs, data integrations, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise-scale systems.
• Proven track record of launching AI/ML or GenAI-powered products (assistants, automation, or decision-support tools).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate between business needs and technical solutions.
• Comfortable balancing long-term platform strategy with short-term delivery.
• Strong analytical skills; experience defining and tracking product success metrics.
• Familiarity with optimization engines, workflow automation frameworks, and developer ecosystems is a plus.
• Passion for public transportation, mobility, or enterprise SaaS platforms.

Why Optibus?

• Opportunity to impact the daily mobility of millions of people worldwide.
• Be part of a market-leading, cloud-native platform shaping the future of transportation.
• Lead the integration of GenAI technologies into enterprise-critical workflows.
• Collaborate with a world-class team across product, engineering, and design.

Optibus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is our responsibility at Optibus to provide an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all. We will provide reasonable accommodations for all candidates in need of individualised support during the hiring process.