Simplotel - Senior Product Manager (3-7 yrs)

Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 3,000 hotels across 26 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a 'Shopify for Hotels', was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India's largest Online Travel Agency.

Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.

Position - Senior Product Manager

- We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to act as the driving force behind our product portfolio. In this role, you will take complete ownership of the product lifecycle, making critical decisions to ensure alignment with business goals, market trends, and customer needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to deliver exceptional products that drive business success.

Responsibilities:

- Act as the owner of the product, taking responsibility for its vision, strategy, and success across its entire lifecycle.

- Make data-driven and strategic decisions to prioritize features, resolve trade-offs, and align the product roadmap with company objectives.

- Develop and execute a clear, impactful product roadmap that reflects business goals and market opportunities.

- Partner with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment on product initiatives.

- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring prioritization balances customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.

- Lead the planning, execution, and communication of product launches, ensuring internal and external readiness.

- Gather market intelligence and user feedback to continuously identify opportunities and optimize products.

- Utilize data and analytics to track product performance, measure success against KPIs, and drive iterative improvements.

- Create detailed product specifications, wireframes, and user stories to guide development teams and ensure clarity of goals.

- Work closely with designers to get highly usable and great-looking user interfaces built.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. An MBA is highly preferred.

- 3+ years of product management experience.

- Demonstrated ability to own and drive a product's success, from concept to launch and beyond.

- Strong decision-making skills, balancing data insights, customer needs, and business goals.

- Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and the software development life cycle (SDLC). Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams.

- Solid understanding of technical concepts and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams.

- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to measure product performance and inform decisions.

- A meticulous eye for detail to ensure the highest quality in product execution.

- A good sense of design and usability.

- Great attention to details.

- Fostering a sense of ownership and accountability.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to discuss features with internal and external customers.