Director of Product, Freight
MudflapFuel Management company
Palo Alto, United States$216K - $240KDirector
QED Investors
Matrix Partners
500 Global
9Yards Capital
Commerce Ventures
Bossa Invest
Product
About the role
TL;DR
Lead product strategy and execution for Mudflap’s freight-focused experiences.
- •As Director of Product, Freight, you will own product strategy and execution for Mudflap’s freight-focused experiences.
- •You’ll report directly to our Co-Founder and Head of Product and serve as the senior product leader responsible for shaping how truckers and fleets interact with freight—from discovery and decision-making through execution and settlement.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead discovery, definition, and delivery of freight-related product initiatives that support carrier workflows and marketplace growth Own and evolve the freight product roadmap, balancing near-term business impact with long-term platform strategy Bring a strong point of view on freight economics, carrier and broker needs, and operational realities to inform product decisions Champion customer empathy by spending time with owner-operators, small fleets, and freight partners to deeply understand their needs Drive alignment across engineering, design, data, operations, marketing, and business development teams Requirements 8+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years in a senior or leadership role Deep experience in freight, logistics, transportation technology, or marketplaces serving carriers and shippers Proven track record of launching and scaling complex, multi-sided products with real operational constraints Strong intuition for user workflows, freight decision-making, and the tradeoffs inherent in logistics marketplaces Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear direction Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority Exceptional communication skills, including comfort presenting strategy and tradeoffs to executive leadership
Required skills
Product StrategyGo-to-MarketFeature PrioritizationCustomer DiscoveryProduct AnalyticsCompetitive AnalysisProduct OperationsGrowth StrategyMonetization StrategyProduct-Led GrowthEngineering ManagementTechnical LeadershipExecutive Leadership
Nice-to-have skills
Presentation Skills
Domain expertise
logistics
Benefits & perks
Commuter benefits, Lunches and snacks, Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup, Multiple health benefit options, Responsible Time Off, 401(k) matching, Opportunities and support for major career growth, Annual Company offsite event (Mudfest!)