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Sr. Product Manager (Contract)

UP.Labs is a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility by partnering with global corporations to launch startups that solve their most pressing challenges.

UP.Labs

Employee count: 11-50

United States only

Overview:

We’re searching for a builder, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on doer—someone with a founder’s mindset who thrives in ambiguity and can turn a post-it note idea into a built MVP.
As a product leader on a multidisciplinary venture team (engineering, data, and business), you’ll be responsible for everything product—from early-stage concept validation to shaping and shipping a new business. You’ll need to move fast, balance big-picture vision with execution, and be an effective communicator across stakeholders, corporate partners, investors, and users.
This role is for someone who loves zero-to-one product building, can ramp up quickly in unfamiliar industries, and is comfortable making decisive product bets in high-uncertainty environments.
*Please note this is a 6 month contract position*

In this role you will:

  • Turn ideas into reality—own the full product lifecycle from early research and prototyping to launch and iteration.
  • Think big, dive deep—balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, switching seamlessly between high-level business goals and product details.
  • Build MVPs that matter—prioritize what’s desirable, viable, and feasible in new venture development.
  • Communicate like a founder—work cross-functionally with engineering, business, and design, and align corporate partners, investors, and stakeholders.
  • Master rapid learning—quickly understand new industries, customers, and technical landscapes to inform product strategy.
  • Lead with data and insight—drive user research, prototype testing, roadmap development, and sprint execution to validate ideas and iterate effectively.

Who You Are:

  • You have built and shipped products from scratch—not just iterated on existing ones.
  • You thrive in ambiguity—and know how to structure chaos into a roadmap.
  • You’re a storyteller and influencer—you can get buy-in from executives, engineers, and investors alike.
  • You’re a hands-on builder—comfortable jumping between customer interviews, Figma mocks, AI tools, and PRDs.
  • You think like an entrepreneur—not waiting for permission, but making things happen.

You should have:

  • 5+ years in product management, preferably in early-stage B2B SaaS startups.
  • Experience in zero-to-one product development, including MVP scoping, rapid iteration, and GTM strategy.
  • Strong technical fluency and experience working with engineers (bonus: exp. building AI/ML, data-driven products).
  • A knack for deconstructing new industries and business models quickly; experience with upstream oil and gas or similar industries is a big plus
  • Ability to move fast without sacrificing quality, balancing speed and thoughtfulness in execution.
  • Experience in high-stakes communication—aligning execs, partners, and investors around product vision.

About UP.Labs

We create and launch high-growth technology startups that redefine mobility and transportation. Our model pairs leading corporations with entrepreneurial product builders to develop venture-backed companies from scratch.We focus on:🚀 Building ventures with meaningful equity for our team🔧 Launching scalable tech-first businesses from ideation to commercialization🌎 Transforming the movement of people and goods with software and hardware innovation

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UP.Labs is at the forefront of transforming the mobility world, operating as a pioneering corporate venture foundry. Through groundbreaking technology, particularly vertical AI and advanced analytics, UP.Labs is revolutionizing how legacy transportation and mobility firms address their most significant challenges. The core of UP.Labs' innovative model lies in its deep partnerships with global industry leaders. Together, they establish specialized labs dedicated to solving critical, sector-wide value chain problems. This collaborative approach not only enhances the digital capabilities of established corporations but also introduces entirely new business models designed for the future of movement.

The startups launched by UP.Labs are meticulously built by seasoned entrepreneurs, visionary product leaders, and top-tier technologists. These ventures are incubated with a clear focus on developing market-ready solutions that directly address the identified industry pain points. A distinctive feature of the UP.Labs methodology is the pathway created for their corporate partners to potentially acquire these matured startups. This provides the corporate partners with substantial strategic value, infusing their organizations with cutting-edge innovation and a revitalized entrepreneurial culture. By fostering this ecosystem, UP.Labs accelerates the journey towards a transportation future that is cleaner, safer, faster, and more accessible for everyone. This commitment to innovation and strategic collaboration positions UP.Labs as a key catalyst in the evolution of global mobility, driving tangible progress and fostering a new era of technologically advanced transportation solutions.

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