Product Operations Lead

Overview

This position requires being onsite at our Tysons or Alexandria offices 3 days a week. We’re seeking a Product Operations Lead to shape and support the operation of our mobility software products in North America and drive strategic growth and innovation. You’ll join an innovative team that is highly engaged, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering modern software products that collect critical North American tolling revenue.

As the Product Operations Lead, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities.

• Collaborate with Business Operations, Product Managers, Technical Leads, and Dev Ops teams to drive quality business outcomes and optimize delivery and operational efficiency.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear stories, epics, and themes, ensuring the Dev Ops team is aligned with product objectives.
• Run agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, fortnightly sprint kickoffs, and showcases) with geographically dispersed teams across North America and Australia.
• Ensure product performance meets specified operational and functional requirements, run operational performance forums, and manage incident tracking through to resolution.
• Verify and validate that the latest product changes from the Dev Ops team meet the Business requirements and are ready for release.
• Identify process improvements and key revenue/cost-saving opportunities within the Tolling Operations business (supporting major initiatives like the GoToll Expansion, Payments Platform Replacement, and Road User Charging).

• Business Analysis and Requirements Elicitation:
  Proven experience translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements, stories, and epics in an Agile/SCRUM environment, particularly identifying cost/revenue savings.
• System Testing, Verification, and Quality Assurance:
  Hands-on experience defining, managing, and executing system-level and user-acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure delivered software features operate as expected and align with defined business verification measures.
• ITIL and Structured Incident Management:
  Practical understanding of service management principles to manage operational performance, run performance forums, and track incidents through to resolution within a Dev Ops environment.
• Strong Communication and Relationship Management:
  Outstanding interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between Virginia-based Operations and California/Australia-based product teams.
• Agile and Software Product Delivery:
  Practical experience supporting commercial, cloud-native software products and executing service management processes.
• Project Management:
  Ability to manage operational incidents, prioritize product enhancement requests, and drive outcomes with minimal oversight.

We are open to candidates who reside in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia), are within a reasonable commuting distance to Tysons Corner and Alexandria, VA, and/or are willing to relocate at their own expense. Candidates residing in the DMV area will be prioritized.

At Transurban, we show up with an open mind and a focus on what matters. Your work shapes real-world outcomes. We step into customers’ shoes to understand what creates the most value for them on and off the road. Through smart technology and continuous innovation, we redefine how roads and infrastructure connect communities, making our cities safer, easier, and more efficient.

You’ll learn, grow, and broaden your skills through purposeful work, guided by our purpose: “Be the link between people, places and progress.”

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan.
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status).
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
• Health and wellbeing support — access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more.
• Social activities, community give-back programs, and paid volunteer days.

Transurban is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a work environment free from discriminatory practices. We will not discriminate against applicants or employees on any legally protected basis, including but not limited to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law.