Product Manager

WHO YOU ARE

You're a Product Builder at heart, constantly innovating and solving problems with a blend of creativity and logic. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable with ambiguity, and can navigate complexity with ease. As a strong communicator, you can articulate challenges and opportunities both verbally and in writing, ensuring everyone is aligned on the mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS FOR TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER

1. Product Strategy and Roadmap:

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and understand industry trends in the API and HRMS Sync space.
• Define the product vision and roadmap, aligning it with overall company goals and customer needs.
• Prioritize product features based on data, user feedback, and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain product documentation, including user stories, use cases, and product specifications.

1. User Research and Understanding:

• Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights into user needs, pain points, and aspirations.
• Analyze user data (e.g., usage logs, support tickets) to understand user behavior and identify potential improvements.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process, ensuring their voice is heard and addressed.

1. Technical Expertise and API Integration:

• Possess a strong understanding of APIs, their functionalities, and best practices for integration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the development and implementation of API integrations with various HRMS platforms.
• Ensure seamless and secure data exchange between the company's products and other systems through well-defined APIs.
• Stay updated on evolving API standards and technologies within the industry.

1. Product Development and Management:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) to ensure the successful development and launch of new product features.
• Manage the product development lifecycle, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing.
• Track and monitor product performance through key metrics (e.g., adoption rate, user engagement, conversion rate) and make data-driven decisions for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a healthy relationship with API providers and partners, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration.

1. Communication and Collaboration:

• Clearly and concisely communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to various stakeholders (internal and external).
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams (sales, marketing, customer success) to understand their needs and ensure product alignment with their objectives.
• Present product roadmaps and updates to clients and partners, fostering understanding and building strong relationships.

1. Additional Responsibilities:

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure the company's products remain competitive and relevant.
• Monitor and analyze emerging technologies that could potentially impact the API and HRMS Sync landscape.
• Identify and implement product improvement opportunities based on user feedback and market trends.
• Develop and maintain documentation for user onboarding and training materials related to the product's API functionalities.

What you will do daily basis:

1. Looking at data and making sense of the trends - adoption, growth, revenue, issues.
2. Figuring out what next to build.
3. Talking to customers to understand their pain points, goals, and aspirations.
4. Researching market trends.
5. Talking to Sales/Tech/ Operations - understanding their pain points, their needs.
6. Prototyping ideas.
7. Helping clients build efficient, user-centric journeys and workflows.

KEY SKILLS & TRAITS

• Exceptional Communicator: You can clearly and concisely articulate ideas, challenges, and opportunities, both orally and in writing. You excel at creating documentation that is clear, informative, and engaging.
• Logically Creative: You possess a unique ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and find creative solutions that drive impact.
• Ruthless Prioritizer: You're skilled at making informed decisions about what's most critical, focusing on high-impact initiatives, and tracking their performance.
• Empathetic Advocate: You have a deep understanding of customer needs and act as their champion, ensuring their voices are heard and their pain points are addressed.
• User-Centric: You have a strong understanding of what constitutes a positive user experience and are passionate about creating products that cater to the user's needs and expectations.
• Adaptable & Thrive in Ambiguity: You're comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Data-Driven with a Gut Feeling: You effectively leverage data to inform your decisions but also acknowledge the value of intuition and experience.
• Hands-On & Collaborative: You're not afraid to get your hands dirty and contribute across various aspects of product development. You thrive in a collaborative environment and actively work with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
• Experience with Integrations/API: While not mandatory, prior experience working with integrations and APIs is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product/tech and product management, with a Fin-Tech background preferred.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS

● Stock Options: We believe that all employees deserve to own a part of Tartan. Everyone should be rewarded for a successful company outcome.
● Health Insurance: We believe you and your family deserve robust health coverage because we care about them too. A health policy of 3 lakhs is provided and other benefits to you and your family.
● New MacBook: You get a MacBook you can use for working anywhere, irrespective of your role at Tartan.