[ref. f4696102] Associate Director, Product Management
Job Description
Expert - Product Management - IN
The role is responsible for the ongoing management and promotion of a product or family of products at all stages of the product lifecycle - market and requirements analysis, defining product concept, product development, product launch and the ongoing management of the product post launch.
Key Responsibilities and Duties- They work with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to identify, prioritize, and design solutions for business requirements.
- Primary responsibilities include working with the development team to determine product functionality and with the sales & marketing team to strategize product positioning, product pricing and drive the product launch.
- The professionals are also required to conduct external and internal trainings on the product and are required to deliver product presentations and webcasts to clients for specialized topics.
- The professionals need to have in depth knowledge on the domain of the vertical, should be strong on project/program management and also should have excellent communication skills and client management skills.
- University (Degree) Preferred
- 5+ Years Required 7+ Years Preferred
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
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KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to:
Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture
Other key relationships:
Teams
Enterprise Architecture team in India and US.
Architecture and Engineering community in India
HR and Global HR Shared Services Team
Other internal and external stakeholders as required.
ROLE SUMMARY
Description
We are seeking a Product Manager in our Enterprise Architecture team which is a combination role of a Product Manager, Project/Program Manager, and Agile Scrum Master.
As a Product Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing product features by working with various team members, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects and programs. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, develop product roadmaps, and drive the development of high-quality products for the enterprise users.
You will also be playing the role of project/program manager to make sure that the multiple product and project deliveries are on track. You will be working with your colleague/counterpart in the US to make sure that the Enterprise Architecture deliveries are on track, in budget and are timely reported.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Product Management:
- Define and prioritize product features and requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps, backlogs, and release plans.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop product prototypes and test plans.
- Project/Program Management:
- Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
- Develop project plans, resource allocation plans, and budgets.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and develop contingency plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Agile Scrum Master:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Coach and support development teams to adopt Agile principles and practices.
- Ensure teams are following Agile methodologies and best practices.
- Identify and remove impediments to team progress.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, and executive leadership.
- Communicate project progress, plans, and changes to stakeholders.
- Ensure stakeholder needs are understood and addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Work Experience
Overall 12+ years of work experience and 5+ years of experience in product management and project management, or Agile Scrum Master roles.- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Data Analytics and Engineering.
- Experience with product development lifecycle, including product requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Nice to Have:
- Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certification in Agile Scrum Master, Project Management Professional (PMP), or Product Management.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins or Docker.
Related Skills
Continuous Integration and Deployment, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Systems Design/Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle
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