Product Manager

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Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to gather input, prioritize features, and ensure successful product delivery.
• Develop detailed product requirements, specifications, and user stories to guide the development process.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, effectively translating business requirements into actionable tasks.
• Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews to ensure smooth development processes and timely product releases.
• Conduct user testing, gather feedback, and iterate on product features to optimize user experience and product performance.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the product's functionality, capabilities, and technical aspects to provide informed support to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, messaging, and launch plans.
• Monitor key product metrics and analyze data to track the success of launched products and identify areas for improvement.

Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated product management experience in the consumer internet industry
• A total of 5+ years of professional experience, showcasing a well-rounded understanding of the business landscape.
• Preferably from a Tier-I Institute.
• Experience in gathering and translating customer feedback into actionable product improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Strong customer focus, analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Creative, resourceful,detail-oriented, highly organized and hands-on ability to work under pressure & deliver tangible business impact in time-critical situations
• Well-versed in data analysis
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field of study. A Master's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred, not mandatory