Vp - Product Management

Job Title VP Product Management Work Location Bangalore About Locus Battle-tested in 350 deployments across 30 countries Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile all-channel trusted by enterprises like Unilever Nestle and Siam Makro The platform unifies orders capacity and carrier networks into one living plan aligning planning execution and settlement so promises become proof AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles In 2025 Locus joined the Ingka Group IKEA Retail family marking a major milestone in our journey Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster smarter and more sustainable Our Journey and Impact Since 2015 Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent sustainable and real-world ready Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 countries for global enterprises driving measurable impact in cost savings carbon reduction and SLA performance With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us we re scaling that impact even further Our Global Footprint Headquartered in Bangalore with teams across the U S U K UAE and Southeast Asia Locus brings together 170 engineers designers and problem-solvers united by a single goal to reinvent how the world moves goods Traits We Value We look for people who are Global in mindset curious about diverse markets and ideas Unrelenting in drive energized by complex challenges Intelligent in approach analytical creative and thoughtful Dynamic in execution adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts Exact in craft detail-oriented and committed to excellence Role Overview As the VP of Product Management you will lead the product function at Locus-defining vision strategy and execution for our enterprise SaaS platform You will manage and mentor a team of product leaders collaborate cross-functionally with engineering design architecture and GTM teams and ensure that our platform continues to scale for global enterprise customers This is a senior leadership role that requires deep product expertise strong technical acumen and proven experience in enterprise SaaS and logistics technology Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and own the end-to-end product vision and roadmap across all Locus modules Translate business objectives and customer needs into clear product strategies and execution plans Drive platform modularity scalability and AI-native workflows to meet enterprise demands Partner with the leadership team to align product direction with company strategy Communicate product vision roadmap and KPIs to C-level executives board members and key stakeholders Product Lifecycle Execution Management Oversee product lifecycle management from concept to launch to adoption Lead sprint planning prioritization and review cycles to ensure roadmap adherence Collaborate with engineering and design on execution milestones delivery schedules and risk mitigation Continuously evaluate post-launch performance collect insights and drive iteration cycles Define and manage product budgets forecasts and delivery metrics to ensure ROI Technical Vision Innovation Co-own the technical vision with architecture and engineering leadership to ensure scalability performance and extensibility Guide the evolution of the platform architecture to support multi-tenant enterprise-scale deployments Evaluate new technologies frameworks and design patterns to keep the platform at the leading edge of logistics tech Product Analytics UX Excellence Establish and monitor product analytics frameworks to track feature usage adoption and optimization opportunities Leverage data insights to inform prioritization and improve user experience Partner closely with UX and design teams to ensure usability and seamless customer experience across all workflows Product Marketing Go-to-Market GTM Leadership Lead Product Marketing Managers to define positioning messaging and differentiation for core modules Collaborate with marketing to design and execute go-to-market campaigns and product launch plans Define pricing and competitive strategy for target industries and customer segments Partner with sales and marketing on launch readiness enablement and feedback loops Act as an external evangelist for Locus AI-native TMS-representing the company in conferences analyst sessions and customer events Organization Building Team Leadership Build and scale the global Product Organization including recruitment training and mentoring of PM and PMM talent Coach a high-performing team of product managers and product marketing managers Foster a culture of curiosity accountability and collaboration across pods Create structured processes for career development performance management and succession planning Operational Execution Excellence Establish product governance mechanisms to track progress across pods Conduct inter-pod reviews sprint retrospectives and roadmap alignment sessions Implement and maintain best practices for delivery management release coordination and communication cadence Core Competencies Strategic and analytical thinking with strong execution discipline Ability to align product roadmaps with financial and business goals Strong leadership and mentoring skills proven experience scaling product teams Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration Data-driven decision maker with a customer-first mindset Deep understanding of enterprise SaaS and product lifecycle methodologies Qualifications 15-20 years of experience in product management with a track record of leading enterprise SaaS platforms B S in Engineering or Computer Science and an advanced degree MBA or equivalent required Proven expertise in logistics transportation and distribution operations within supply chain technology Strong technical fluency in B2B SaaS architectures APIs AI ML-enabled systems and enterprise integrations Demonstrated success in defining technical vision and translating it into scalable product strategies Strong communication skills with the ability to present to board-level stakeholders Preferred Experience Traits Experience in global enterprise SaaS deployments across multiple regions Ability to influence senior executives and external stakeholders with credibility Proven record of driving transformational change in product organizations Strong attention to detail and operational excellence Collaborative empathetic and able to balance visionary thinking with pragmatic execution Exposure to ecosystem development or product partnerships is a plus