About the Role
Responsibilities
Product Strategy:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with overall company goals.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs.
Product Development:
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to bring products to market.
Roadmap Planning:
• Create and communicate a clear product roadmap outlining priorities, timelines, and key milestones.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value and customer impact.
User-Centric Design:
• Champion a user-centric approach in product development, ensuring that products meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences.
Market Positioning:
• Define and communicate the unique value proposition of products in the market.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor products, and industry developments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure a cohesive and successful product launch.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements Definition:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define product requirements.
• Clearly articulate and document product specifications.
Product Testing and Quality Assurance:
• Ensure rigorous testing of products to meet quality standards.
• Work with quality assurance teams to identify and address issues.
Performance Monitoring:
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of products.
• Monitor and analyze product performance post-launch and iterate based on data.
Customer Feedback:
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product improvements.
• Implement feedback loops to continuously enhance products.
Requirements
Education:
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is typically required. Some positions may prefer or require a master's degree.
Experience:
Proven experience in product management, ranging from 3 to 7 years or more.
Previous experience in a related role such as project management, business analysis, or development can be beneficial.
Industry Knowledge:
Understanding of the industry in which the company operates, as well as knowledge of market trends, competition, and customer needs.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey product concepts, requirements, and priorities to cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives.
Leadership Skills:
Strong leadership qualities to guide and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Ability to make decisions and take ownership of the product's success.
Analytical Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to gather and interpret data, perform market analysis, and make data-driven decisions.
Strategic Thinking:
Ability to think strategically and align product strategies with overall business goals.
User-Centric Mindset:
Deep empathy for users and a focus on delivering value to the customer.
Experience with user research and usability testing.
Technical Aptitude:
Depending on the nature of the product, a basic understanding of the underlying technology and development processes can be beneficial.
Project Management:
Proficiency in project management methodologies to ensure timely and successful product launches.
Experience with tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello can be an advantage.
Market Research:
Ability to conduct thorough market research to identify opportunities, analyze competition, and stay informed about industry trends.
Financial Acumen:
Understanding of budgeting and financial principles related to product development and management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support.
Adaptability:
Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes in project scope, priorities, and market conditions.
Negotiation Skills:
Skill in negotiating and influencing stakeholders to gain support for product initiatives.
Product Lifecycle Management:
Experience with all stages of the product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing improvement.
Certifications:
Relevant certifications in product management, such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Pragmatic Marketing, can be valuable.
About the Company
Inforium Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an industrial automation consultancy firm that provides industry-leading solutions and services to a wide range of clients in Mining and Metallurgy, Construction, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Power & Energy.
We specialize in involving artificial intelligence to provide innovative solutions to optimize operations, improve health and safety, reduce waste, and enhance human efficiency, leveraging our expertise in these areas to ensure success of our clients.
Our services include everything from management consulting, data governance and management, to program management and market research, with a focus on helping our clients get ahead in the age of sustainable economic, environmental and social development.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and strive to deliver the best possible outcomes.