Sr. Product Manager, Public Sector

PrePass•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

PrePass is seeking a Sr. Product Manager, Public Sector to lead an enterprise-wide strategy connecting government needs, transportation policy, funding, research, pilots, and procurement opportunities with PrePass capabilities. The role connects Public Sector and Product, owns the consolidated public-sector roadmap and prioritization process, represents public-sector customers across Product, and positions PrePass to engage before programs and requirements are fully defined. The position works across Product, Engineering, Product Operations, government agencies, transportation organizations, research institutions, carriers, and technology partners. It translates public-sector needs, policy changes, funding priorities, contract commitments, and regulatory mandates into product opportunities, requirements, coordinated delivery, and measurable outcomes. The role also monitors funding and policy developments, supports proposals and government engagements, and represents PrePass in relevant public-sector transportation forums. Regular travel of up to 30% is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation product management, public-sector program development, transportation technology, innovation, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated success translating public-sector transportation needs into technology, product, pilot, or program strategies.
Expertise in federal and state transportation funding, including identifying opportunities, shaping concepts, coordinating partners, developing scopes, and leading proposals.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to translate public-sector needs into actionable product strategies and measurable outcomes.
Ability to travel regularly up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

Established relationships across the public-sector transportation ecosystem, such as federal agencies, state DOTs, enforcement organizations, CVSA, University Transportation Centers, task forces, advisory councils, or industry associations.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Transportation, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

Integrate opportunities across Safety, Innovation, Site Systems, 360SmartView, Compliance, and Bypass into a unified public-sector roadmap.
Translate agency needs, policy changes, and funding priorities into product implications, opportunity hypotheses, and recommendations.
Evaluate opportunities based on customer value, strategic fit, roadmap alignment, funding potential, product readiness, and organizational capacity.
Develop leadership decision materials that clarify value, tradeoffs, dependencies, and recommended paths, and drive agreed product outcomes.
Translate contract commitments, RFP responses, grant deliverables, and regulatory mandates into clear requirements for value-stream Product Managers.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Product Operations to prioritize commitments and deliver them on schedule.
Provide product expertise for RFP responses, state onboarding, and renewals.
Define and report outcomes, including agency adoption, data quality, safety impact, and contributions to renewals and new states.
Monitor and evaluate federal and state grants, research opportunities, demonstrations, and pilot funding cycles.
Participate in coalitions with agencies, state DOTs, enforcement organizations, University Transportation Centers, research institutions, carriers, and technology partners.
Identify collaborations and proof-of-concept requirements early so opportunities address public-sector needs and align with PrePass investments and capabilities.
Partner internally to assess legislation, rulemakings, standards, and government initiatives affecting commercial vehicle safety and compliance, and communicate roadmap implications early.
Coordinate product input into RFIs, RFPs, public comments, research initiatives, standards discussions, and related government opportunities.
Represent PrePass in relevant forums, including FMCSA, FHWA, CVSA, state DOTs, University Transportation Centers, IRP and IFTA committees, ITS America initiatives, and autonomous vehicle task forces.
Build trusted relationships with leaders who influence transportation policy, funding, research, procurement, and implementation.
Travel regularly, up to 30%, for agency meetings, conferences, task forces, partner development, and industry engagements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the date of hire.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Company-funded lifestyle account for physical and mental well-being.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Voluntary benefits, including legal and pet discounts.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
Company-sponsored and funded Culture Team focused on employees’ physical, mental, and professional well-being.
Community give-back initiatives.
Employee development initiatives.