Application Product Manager

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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Product Application Manager and Team
Leader 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:
Job Description Form Application Product Manager
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