Product Excellence Manager I

• Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions, clarifications, and priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and development teams to define and refine product features, functionality, and user stories.
• Collaborate with the scrum master for the timelines of software deliverables.
• Ability to oversee different products and understanding the interdependencies/integration touchpoints among the products.
• Develop and maintain a clear and well-prioritized product backlog, ensuring it reflects customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements that guide the development process.
• Review the SRS documents shared by business analysts and share the business Impact analysis with respect to the product.
• Ability to communicate any technical challenges with respect to the product, stemming from the business requirements shared by the customer.
• Prioritize and sequence the backlog to maximize value, considering factors such as user impact, technical feasibility, and business value.
• Provide ongoing direction and guidance to development teams during sprints, ensuring a shared understanding of the product vision and goals.
• Participate in sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings to ensure the team's progress aligns with the product roadmap.
• Continuously gather feedback from stakeholders and customers, incorporating insights to refine product features and enhance user experiences.
• Make swift and informed decisions during development to address unexpected challenges and seize opportunities.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into actionable tasks for the development team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and market trends to ensure our products remain relevant and innovative.
• Collaborate with design and user experience teams to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Drive the product's success through effective communication, monitoring key performance indicators, and addressing any issues that arise.
• Conduct regular demos and presentations to showcase product features and updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in computer science or relevant field
• Minimum 9-10 years of relevant work experience
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and domain in which the organization operates. Understanding market trends, competitors, and customer needs is crucial for strategic product decisions
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, including development teams, business analysts, designers, senior management, and external partners or clients
• Strong leadership qualities to guide and inspire the development team, set a clear product vision, and lead strategic product planning
• The ability to make critical decisions, resolve conflicts, and provide clear direction to the development team, often in complex and ambiguous situations
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams, including coaching and mentoring less experienced product team members

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fuel Card
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive work culture & much more