Associate Product Manager

Designation: Associate Product Manager (APM)

Experience: 4-6 years

Must-Have Skills

Project Planning & Execution: Proven experience in translating high-level product roadmaps into detailed monthly release plans, managing priorities and deliverables.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with product leads, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability.
Technical Acumen: Familiarity with software development processes and terminology to manage engineering teams and tasks efficiently.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in tools like SQL, JIRA, or similar project management platforms to monitor KPIs, track progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify and resolve operational challenges, keeping releases on schedule.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience working in Agile development environments with sprint planning and backlog management.
Familiarity with data analysis tools to generate reports and insights that inform product and release decisions.
Knowledge of AI/ML-based product development (preferred but not mandatory).

Roles & Responsibilities

Understand & Plan Roadmaps: Work closely with product leads to understand the monthly product roadmap, identifying priorities, business impact, and dependencies for each item.
Release Planning & Execution: Break down roadmap items into actionable tasks, creating detailed release plans and coordinating with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery.
Cross-functional Coordination: Serve as the liaison between product, engineering, and business teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment on roadmap priorities and execution.
Monitor Progress & Risks: Track project milestones, manage timelines, and proactively identify and resolve potential blockers to keep releases on schedule.
Stakeholder Reporting: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release progress, including risks, roadblocks, and mitigation strategies.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze post-release data and performance to refine future roadmaps and processes, ensuring continual optimization of engineering operations.