Associate Director/Director - Product Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy: Develop a comprehensive product strategy for our battery swapping business, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives. Identify market opportunities, define product requirements, and prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, competitive analysis, and industry trends.
• Product Development: Lead the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. Collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, create user stories, and manage the backlog. Monitor progress, address issues, and make data-driven decisions to optimize product development efforts.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executives, investors, and internal teams. Gather feedback, incorporate input, and manage expectations to ensure alignment across the organization. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for product initiatives.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring: Provide leadership and guidance to a team of product managers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Mentor team members, providing career development support and helping them grow their skills and capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 7-8 years of experience in product management, preferably in a startup environment.
• B.Tech/BS/BE degree or equivalent. MBA or post-graduation degree is a plus.
• Prior experience of managing and growing teams of product managers
• Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch, preferably in a technology or software-driven industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge and experience in the electric vehicle industry or building task management tools is a big plus