Product Manager

Key Responsibilities :- Define the product vision, strategy and roadmap in partnership with founders, stakeholders and the leadership team.- Own end-to-end product lifecycle : from ideation, requirement gathering, MVP definition, development, launch, iteration and scale.Translate business requirements (from our group companies/clients) into clear product specification, user stories, prioritisation, backlog management.- Work closely with the development team (engineering, QA, UI/UX) to ensure timely delivery of features, and continuously tune/enhance during the pilot phase.- Define and monitor key product metrics / KPIs (usage, adoption, user feedback, performance) and drive product-market fit.- Be comfortable working in a start-up environment : ambiguous environment, rapid changes, lean resources, multiple hats.- Liaise with stakeholders (business owners, customer teams, operations, sales) to gather input, manage expectations and ensure alignment.- Provide leadership to the product & development team : ensure clarity of roles, timelines, dependencies; drive agile processes (e.g., sprints, stand-ups, reviews).- Ensure quality of delivery, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the product aligns with business goals (India + UAE context).- Manage release plans, stakeholder communications, product documentation, and support go-to-market efforts where required.Required Qualifications & Skills :- Bachelors in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent technical discipline (preferably from IIT, IIIT , NIT or central university/ research institute and so on, exceptional candidates with no tags are also welcome).- MBA from TOP B-school is a Plus.- Proven experience (ideally 4-8 years) as a Product Manager or equivalent role, in one or more start-ups (preferably product-led start-ups, built from ground up).- Demonstrable track record of taking a product from concept through pilot to launch and iteration.- Strong technical literacy : able to engage with engineers, understand architecture/trade-offs, API/integration issues, product performance constraints.- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (India & UAE context useful).- Strong prioritisation, agile process discipline, and ability to drive execution under ambiguity.- Data-driven mindset : comfortable with analytics, user feedback loops, product metrics, experimentation A/B tests etc.- Startup mindset : resourceful, results-oriented, comfortable with changing priorities and wearing multiple hats.- (Desirable) Experience with SaaS or AI-driven products, or enterprise-B2B solutions. Experience across India and/or Middle East/UAE markets is a plus.- Excellent verbal and written English; cross-cultural/remote team exposure is a plus.What we offer :- Opportunity to lead a foundational product in a growing venture, with real influence and ownership.- Collaborative environment across India/UAE/ US and EU (global exposure).- Attractive compensation package including base salary + performance bonus + equity/stock options (given early stage).- The chance to join the founding team (youll be part of the core team, reporting to co-founders) and shape product & company culture.- Flexible working environment, opportunities for growth, quick decision-making, rapid impact.Ideal Candidate Profile :- Someone who has been in a startup environment (ideally seed ? Series A) where the product/process wasnt fully defined and they built up structure.- Technical enough to liaise with engineers, yet strategic enough to drive the product roadmap.- Comfortable pivoting and iterating quickly (pilot phase mindset).- Collaborative yet decisive : able to align stakeholders, but also make calls and drive delivery.- Motivated by ownership and growth rather than just job role. (ref:hirist.tech)