Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Product Application Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5- 7 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on application development, digital transformation, and cross-functional leadership.
As the team leader, you will be responsible for guiding the product strategy, overseeing a team of developers and product specialists, and driving the successful delivery of applications that align with our business objectives and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Development:
Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch. Define the product roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business goals.
Product Roadmap & Execution:
- Define and maintain the product roadmap, balancing priorities between new features, AI integration, and technical debt.
- Manage the full product lifecycle from ideation to release, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
- Develop metrics to measure the success of features, optimizing them based on data and performance.
AI Integration:
- Lead the integration of AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms into product features, ensuring they deliver measurable benefits.
- Identify AI-driven enhancements, including predictive analytics, natural language processing, image recognition, or personalization features, to improve product performance.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
Manage, mentor, and guide a cross-functional team of product specialists, developers, UX/UI designers, and QA engineers. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure efficient delivery of product features and enhancements.
Stakeholder Management:
Act as the key point of contact between the product team and other departments, including marketing, sales, operations, and customer support. Translate business needs into clear product requirements.
Customer Focus:
Utilize customer feedback, market trends, and competitive analysis to continually enhance the product. Ensure a customer-first approach in product development and team decision-making.
Technical Oversight:
Work closely with the development team to prioritize technical features, manage technical debt, and ensure timely delivery of product features that meet high standards of quality.
Project Management:
Drive the development process using Agile methodologies. Coordinate sprints, backlogs, and timelines to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery of products.
Performance Metrics:
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success and team performance. Regularly analyze metrics, user feedback, and market conditions to improve product effectiveness and team efficiency.
Risk Management & Problem Solving:
Proactively identify risks or issues in the product lifecycle, developing contingency plans to ensure smooth project execution. Lead problem-solving initiatives to address any blockers.
Key Qualifications:
Experience:
5-7 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team management role. Experience in managing application products is essential.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of application development processes, SaaS platforms, and Agile methodologies. Familiarity with software development technologies such as APIs, microservices, and cloud-based platforms is a plus.
Leadership:
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Customer-Centric Mindset:
Deep understanding of user experience, customer journey mapping, and product-market fit. Experience in conducting market research, customer interviews, and usability testing.
Analytical Skills:
Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive product decisions. Experience with product analytics tools is an advantage.
Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus among different teams.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
If you meet the listed requirements, submit your CV to [Click to show email].