Product Manager
The Drivers Cooperative is hiring a Product Manager to coordinate the creation of the cooperative’s ridehailing platform.
The Drivers Cooperative
We are a driver-owned ridehailing cooperative in New York City. Drivers make more on each trip, all profits go back to drivers, and drivers have democratic control over the decisions that affect their lives.
Role
Product managers coordinate the production of product experiences used by our drivers, rides, and dispatchers. In this role you would work with drivers, staff, designers, developers, and coalition partners worldwide to launch and iterate on a driver-owned ridehailing/taxi platform.
We are looking for a versatile product manager ready to work with all kinds of people in a fast-changing environment. At The Drivers Cooperative, technology is built in service of our workers, customers, and mission, so expect to interface directly with the cooperative’s drivers and operators. We approach technology with an eye towards accessibility and accountability; all of our systems are designed in cooperation with our key stakeholders: drivers.
Location
This role is based in New York City.
Responsibilities
Oversee the design and production of features for the cooperative’s dispatch, driver, and rider apps
Coordinate with the cooperative’s management team and communicate a platform roadmap with all stakeholders
Work closely with drivers and operations specialists to understand their requirements
Oversee and conduct research into the ridehailing market to guide product development
Establish and monitor quantitative metrics to guide product development
Be responsive to inquiries from the management team
Qualifications
Enthusiasm for accountability to 4,000 predominantly BIPOC, 91%-immigrant for-hire vehicle drivers
Passion for social justice
Commitment to the values of the cooperative movement
Experience launching mobile commerce products required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic UI/UX experience strongly preferred
Software engineering experience preferred
Experience with two-sided marketplace platforms is a plus
Experience in or connection to the gig economy is a plus
Bachelor’s degree or technical bootcamp preferred
Our Community
The Drivers Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. Our members are largely immigrants and people of color. We are especially interested in applicants who have worked in or have personal ties to the New York City for-hire vehicle industry and, including driving experience. Women, BIPOC individuals, immigrants, and individuals disadvantaged in the labor market are particularly encouraged to apply,
To apply, email your resume and a cover letter to jobs@drivers.coop