Product manager

JOB DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT MANAGER The Learning Management System (LMS) Product Manager will take full ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of the LMS. This role requires a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution, ensuring that the LMS meets the needs of end-users while adhering to timelines and delivering a seamless user experience. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including end-users, developers, and Testing Team (Quality Assurance) to ensure the LMS meets organizational needs and delivers an excellent user experience. Key Responsibilities: 1. Product Strategy & Roadmap Development: · Define and own the product vision and strategy for the LMS, aligned with the organization’s educational goals. · Create and maintain a clear product roadmap with prioritized features and enhancements, considering user feedback and market trends. · Communicate the roadmap and progress to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives 2. Requirement Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement: · Gather inputs on the product, get the feedback from end users. · Analyze, validate, and refine requirements, ensuring they are both feasible and aligned with long-term product goals. · Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and surveys to gather insights for continuous product improvement. 3. Documentation & Functional Specifications: · Create clear and comprehensive product requirement documents (PRDs), wireframes, and user stories to guide the development team. · Ensure all requirements are fully documented, reviewed, and agreed upon by key stakeholders before development begins. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with development teams to clarify requirements and ensure technical feasibility. Serve as the key point of contact between developers, testing team and other departments to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery.  5. Project Management & Delivery: Develop and manage project timelines, set realistic milestones, and monitor progress to ensure timely product delivery. Identify risks and dependencies early, mitigating any blockers or delays through proactive problem-solving. Collaborate with marketing, training, and support teams to prepare for feature releases, ensuring all departments are aligned. 6. Testing & Quality Assurance: Oversee the product testing process, ensuring thorough unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) is completed. Coordinate with Testing team to track bugs and issues, ensuring all critical items are resolved before release. Conduct post-release testing and continuously monitor for issues to guarantee product stability. 7. Product Launch & Post-Launch Monitoring: Manage end-to-end product launches, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and adoption. Monitor product performance through analytics and user feedback, quickly addressing any post-launch issues. Gather ongoing feedback and track usage data to inform future product improvements and updates. 8. Continuous Product Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings in the LMS and Ed Tech space. Proactively suggest new features, functionalities, or system improvements to keep the product competitive and aligned with evolving educational needs. Qualification: Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in product management, preferably in the LMS or Ed Tech domain. Skills & Competencies: Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with LMS platforms understanding of APIs, integrations, and cloud-based infrastructure. Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify potential issues and roadblocks early, developing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery. User-Centered Mindset: Understand the end-user requirements, with a focus on creating an intuitive, engaging, and effective user experience. Location: Bangalore