Associate Product Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Drive product and business-planning processes with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, marketing, sales) to develop, test (QA), and release products.
• Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap to acquire and retain customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Help set product goals, roadmap items, and features that align with business objectives.
• Continuously assess competitor offerings to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Perform market research and gather user requirements to inform product decisions and go-to market strategies.
• Collect user needs, market trends, and technical details; translate them into detailed product requirements and technical specifications.
• Create product strategy documents outlining business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue models, and ROI.
• Drive all stages of the product life cycle: research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements definition, and roadmap development through product launch.
• Serve as the scrum master and product owner: define user stories, prioritize backlogs, and collaborate closely with engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines, ensuring all departments stay aligned with product milestones.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to keep everyone informed, secure buy-in, and manage expectations throughout the development process.
• Strategize, plan, and execute go-to-market efforts; run beta and pilot programs for new products and features.
• Conduct regular reviews and make rapid decisions based on feedback and product performance data.
• Embed rigorous data quality standards and leverage analytics to drive product decisions.
• Generate consumer insights through product testing and user feedback to continuously optimize customer value and business impact.
• Build and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across performance, acquisition, retention, and engagement.
• Analyze and report on product health, user behavior, and revenue impact, turning insights into actionable strategies.
• Develop low-touch processes, self-serve solutions, and automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual overhead.
• Continuously seek ways to improve product and operational efficiency.
• Leverage software and engineering knowledge to guide development teams, troubleshoot issues, and ensure technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering on architectural decisions, prototypes, and final development.
• Lead small teams and mentor junior members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Champion a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement across product teams.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in software engineering.
• At least 1 year in a management or team lead role.
• Proven track record as a product owner.
• Experience with analytics, digital transformation, and implementations.
• Experience working with start-ups, demonstrating an entrepreneurial approach.
• Previous exposure to software and web development.
• Experience in products with multilingual (Hindi or other languages) capabilities is a plus.
• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Knowledge of software development processes and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical thinking

Perks and benefits

• Medical Insurance.
• Paid Sick Leaves.