Senior Product Manager

Roles and responsibilities

The role requires: 1) understand and analyze customer needs by conducting research, monitor market opportunities and trends, 2) work with cross-functional teams, banks, schemes, financial companies, and influencing teams, 3) in cooperation with the technical teams, defining and improving the customer experience for the customer, 4) build the business and systems requirements from internal and external customers, writing specifications, driving project schedules from design to release, and managing the production launch, 5) run programs independently pertaining to improve the customer purchasing power at checkout.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
• Experience with end to end product delivery
• Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
• Experience as a product manager or owner
• Experience owning technology products
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
• Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders

• . Product Strategy and Vision

• Ability to define and communicate the long-term vision and strategy for a product.
• Expertise in market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities and trends.
• Capable of aligning the product roadmap with company goals and customer needs.

• 2. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, sales, and marketing, in product development.
• Ability to align and motivate teams around a shared vision and deliver results on time.
• Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring collaboration across departments.

• 3. Customer-Centric Mindset

• Deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and behaviors through user research, feedback, and market analysis.
• Ability to prioritize product features based on customer value, market demands, and business objectives.
• Experience with user experience (UX) principles and working closely with design teams to ensure the product is intuitive and user-friendly.

• 4. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Ability to leverage data and analytics tools to make informed decisions about product features, roadmaps, and performance metrics.
• Experience with A/B testing, user testing, and gathering feedback to optimize product features and improve user satisfaction.

• 5. Product Lifecycle Management

• Expertise in managing the product lifecycle from ideation and design to development, launch, and iteration.
• Proficient in managing product backlogs, defining feature requirements, and writing user stories and specifications.
• Experience with agile methodologies, including sprint planning and prioritization of product features.

• 6. Business and Financial Acumen

• Strong understanding of the financial and business impact of product decisions, including ROI analysis and cost-benefit assessments.
• Ability to create business cases for new products or features, including market sizing and revenue forecasting.

• 7. Communication and Presentation Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate product goals, updates, and results to various stakeholders, including executives, team members, and customers.
• Ability to create compelling presentations for product reviews, updates, and executive meetings.

Desired candidate profile

• Product Strategy and Roadmap Development:

  • Define the vision and strategy for the product, aligning it with the overall business goals.
  • Develop and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring that it aligns with both customer needs and business objectives.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and product opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to drive product development.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with different teams to ensure that the product is developed on time, meets customer needs, and aligns with company priorities.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for all product-related questions and decisions.

• Product Development and Lifecycle Management:

  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-launch iterations.
  • Work with engineering teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and manage the product backlog.
  • Lead sprint planning, ensuring that the development team is focused on the most valuable tasks.

• Customer and User Research:

  • Lead user research efforts to understand customer pain points, needs, and behaviors, using tools such as surveys, interviews, and analytics.
  • Use customer feedback and data to prioritize product features and make data-driven decisions.
  • Ensure that the product meets or exceeds customer expectations, and iterate based on feedback.

• Product Launch and Go-To-Market Strategy:

  • Develop the go-to-market strategy for the product, collaborating with sales and marketing teams to ensure a successful launch.
  • Work with the marketing team to create promotional materials, messaging, and campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
  • Monitor product performance post-launch and work with the team to resolve issues, address customer concerns, and identify new features or improvements.

• Stakeholder Management and Communication:

  • Regularly communicate product updates, progress, and results to key stakeholders, including executives, team members, and customers.
  • Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for their needs in discussions with leadership and development teams.
  • Present business cases for new products or features, including market analysis, potential revenue, and user impact.

• Data-Driven Decision Making:

  • Use data analytics to measure product performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Analyze key metrics (e.g., customer acquisition, retention, revenue, engagement) to make informed decisions about product features and direction.
  • Conduct A/B testing and other experiments to validate hypotheses and improve product offerings.

• Problem-Solving and Product Iteration:

  • Identify and resolve issues that arise during the product development process, whether they relate to technical challenges, customer feedback, or project timelines.
  • Continuously improve the product based on performance data, user feedback, and evolving business goals.