Product Manager - Strategy & Roadmap (5-8 yrs)

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Develop and implement a self-service localization tool that enables clients to upload and manage their own localized content efficiently.

- Document gaps in existing localization tools and workflows, identifying areas for improvement to meet business and client needs.

- Evaluate build vs. partner strategies for localization solutions to ensure scalable, cost-effective implementation aligned with our product roadmap.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product management, engineering, UX, and content teams-to understand client needs and localization challenges.

- Lead the design and development of scalable localization workflows to streamline content delivery, ensuring seamless multilingual experiences across products.

- Work closely with engineering and architecture teams to prioritize and deliver new localization capabilities on time and within budget.

- Analyze market trends and competitor offerings to inform localization strategies and continuously improve our solutions.

- Communicate the value of localization tools and solutions to internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring alignment with their business objectives.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

- BA/BS in business administration, computer science/IT, engineering, design, marketing, or data science.

- 5-7 years product management experience across product lifecycle (ideation to launch to sunset)

- 3-5 years of hands-on experience with localization tools and workflows (e.g., TMS, CMS integrations, localization platforms).

- HCM background (Talent management, Talent assessment, core HR or Workforce Management)

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Fluent in technical processes and the ability to translate these processes with non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to communicate ideas through mocks/wireframes.

- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, design, architecture.

- Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Trello), ProductBoard, Aha!, Figma, Lucid or other related tools for roadmap, requirements, wireframing.

- Advanced PowerPoint, Excel skills or similar.

- Well organized and able to plan and execute projects in a structured manner.

- Experience with HRIS, ATS or LMS integrations - A Big Plus

ATTRIBUTES :

The ideal candidate should be deeply empathetic toward users and passionate about creating exceptional multilingual experiences. They must possess strong data-driven thinking and creative problem-solving abilities, specifically focused on optimizing localization workflows. A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset is essential, thriving in fast-paced, results-focused environments. They should have a relentless work ethic, with the ability to execute tasks efficiently and independently.

Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate expertise in localization tools and workflows, proficiency in managing self-service capabilities, and a proven ability to deliver scalable, multilingual content solutions. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for driving cross-functional collaboration across dynamic, global teams.