Product Manager
DubaiJob Summary
The Product Manager is responsible for the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept to launch. This role involves defining product vision, gathering and prioritizing product requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals. The Product Manager acts as a bridge between the business, development, marketing, and user teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Strategy & Roadmap:
- Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals and market opportunities.
- Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
- Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
2. Product Development & Lifecycle Management:
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to development, launch, and post-launch evaluation.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of products.
- Oversee product releases, ensuring new features are well-tested and meet customer expectations.
3. Customer & Market Research:
- Engage with customers, stakeholders, and sales teams to gather feedback and understand pain points and requirements.
- Conduct user testing, surveys, and interviews to validate product concepts and improve the user experience.
- Use data analytics to assess product performance, identify trends, and inform product decisions.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with engineering and design teams to translate product requirements into detailed specifications and user stories.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure successful product launches.
- Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure product alignment and prioritize efforts.
5. Feature Definition & Prioritization:
- Define and document product features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Develop and manage a product backlog, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer feedback and business needs.
- Work with development teams using Agile methodologies to plan sprints and release schedules.
6. Go-to-Market & Launch Planning:
- Develop and execute go-to-market plans for new product launches, working closely with marketing, sales, and customer support teams.
- Create product positioning and messaging that highlights the unique value proposition of the product.
- Coordinate product training for sales teams and ensure all necessary marketing materials and documentation are ready for launch.
7. Key Metrics & Reporting:
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success (e.g., user engagement, adoption, revenue growth).
- Analyze product data and provide insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Regularly report on product performance, roadmap progress, and customer feedback to stakeholders and senior management.
8. Post-Launch Product Management:
- Monitor product performance post-launch, identifying opportunities for improvements or feature enhancements.
- Address any issues or challenges that arise after launch, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Continuously gather feedback and refine the product based on customer needs and market dynamics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
- 3–5 years of experience in product management or a related role (experience with digital products preferred).
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and Agile development methodologies.
- Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Confluence) and data analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail.
- Customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering value.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.