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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Associate Product Manager
Description
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We are looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development, launch, and growth of our product portfolio. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support, to build products that meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. You will be responsible for gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering to deliver winning products. Additionally, you will be expected to analyze market and competitive conditions, laying out a product vision that is differentiated and delivers unique value based on customer demands. This role is both strategic and tactical, requiring the ability to think big while paying careful attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a keen sense for business, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. Your efforts will directly impact the company's direction and success, making this a critical and exciting opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career in product management.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Define the product strategy and roadmap.
- Deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
- Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
- Be an expert with respect to the competition.
- Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product.
- Perform product demos to customers.
- Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
- Deliver a monthly revenue forecast.
- Propose an overall budget to ensure success.
- Work with sales and marketing to define the go-to-market strategy.
- Act as a leader within the company.
- Monitor and manage product feedback channels.
- Coordinate beta tests.
- Drive product launches including working with the public relations team, executives, and other product management team members.
- Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy.
- Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams.
- Analyze market trends to position the product.
- Manage product profitability and commercial success – own the business case.
- Provide insight to stakeholders on the product and market.
- Manage and communicate with stakeholders to ensure product success.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 2+ years of product management or related experience.
- Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
- Examples of using customer feedback to drive innovation and improvement.
- Technical background, with experience in software development or web technologies preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to analyze and act on product metrics and analytics.
- Understanding of the product lifecycle.
- Experience with product management tools and methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to think outside the box.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Ability to travel as necessary.
- Passion for technology and innovation.
- Understanding of customer needs and market trends.
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
- Familiarity with UI/UX design principles.
- Knowledge of marketing principles and strategies.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a product you successfully brought to market?
- How do you prioritize product features and why?
- Describe a time when you had to make a tough product decision. What was the outcome?
- How do you stay informed about your target market and industry?
- What strategies do you use to gather customer feedback?
- Explain a situation where you had to work with a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it?
- How do you measure the success of a product?
- What do you think is the most important trait of a successful product manager?
- How do you balance the needs of the customer with the goals of the business?
- What tools and technologies are you familiar with that assist in product management?