Pixel Softek - Utilities Product Manager (6-15 yrs)

Seniority level: Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job Function: Engineering Industry

Information Technology

Work Location: Bangalore - Work from Office

The Position: The Product Manager (PM) will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and optimization of applications.

The PM will act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure that applications are user-friendly, effective, and aligned with organizational goals and finally be responsible for releasing the product / application which adheres to the desired "product - market" fit.

Skills & Requirements:

Functional Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the utilities industry, including challenges, regulations, and emerging technologies.

Technical Skills:

- Familiarity with popular low code/no code platforms (e.g, Mendix, OutSystems, Microsoft PowerApps, etc.) and integration with existing systems.

- Analytical Skills:- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decision making.

- Communication:- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Agility:- Experience with Agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative development and delivery.

- Problem-Solving:- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot application issues and suggest enhancements.

- Detail-Oriented:- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail in documentation and application functionality.

Technical / Functional (work specific) Competencies:

- Product Strategy:- Define and execute the product vision and strategy for applications that meet customer needs in the utilities sector.

- Stakeholder Collaboration:- Work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and UX/UI designers to gather requirements and prioritize features.

- Platform Management:- Evaluate and select platforms and technologies that align with business goals and ensure scalability and security.

- User Experience:- Advocate for end users by gathering feedback, conducting usability tests, and iterating on application features to improve overall user satisfaction.

- Roadmap Development:- Create and maintain a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery of features.

- Market Analysis:- Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovation.

- Training and Support:- Provide training and support for users and testers within the organization.

- Performance Metrics:- Define and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and adoption of applications.

- Application Development Support and Development:- Assist in the design, development, and deployment of applications, ensuring they meet business requirements.

- User Training:- Provide training and support to users, helping them understand how to effectively use the applications and leverage the platforms' features.

- Requirements Gathering:- Collaborate with business units to gather requirements, define user stories, and translate these needs into functional specifications for application development.

- End to End Release Management: Define release scopes and timelines that align with the Product Market Fit and coordinate with customers and development teams to ensure high quality releases on time with minimal disruptions.

- Testing and Quality Assurance:- Set testing and quality assurance standards and ensure applications function correctly and meet usability standards before launch.

- Documentation:- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user guides and technical specifications to support application users and developers.

- Performance Monitoring:- Monitor application performance, user feedback, and overall satisfaction, implementing improvements based on insights gained.

- Platform Expertise:- Stay updated on the latest features and best practices, providing recommendations for improvements and innovations.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Work closely with architects, developers, and UX/UI designers to ensure seamless integration and functionality of applications.

- Process Improvement:- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies related to the development and management of applications.

- User Engagement:- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and understand their needs, ensuring applications are intuitive and user-friendly.

- Prototyping:- Create prototypes and MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) to test concepts and gather user input early in the development process.

- Integration & Automation:- Assess existing systems and workflows to identify opportunities for integration and automation.

- Network with Industry Peers: Maintain a network of peers in the utilities sector to stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices, collaborate on projects, and seek advice and support.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

- Understanding of programming languages and development methodologies

- Experience in software development, digital transformation and data analysis.

- Understanding of UX/UI principles, methodologies and best practices.

- Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Key Responsibility:

- Define the Product Strategy

- Foster Strong Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Drive Product Innovation

- Deliver High-Quality Products on Time

- Enhance User Experience and Drive Adoption

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field.

- 6- 15 years of product management experience, preferably with a focus on the utilities sector