Associate Product Manager/Product Manager

About us We are building this and this and thisIn short, we are building the platform to drive global careers for millennials from emerging economiesWe work at the exciting intersection of the 2 hottest trends around - edtech & fintechAnd we love that we succeed as a business while powering the dreams of talented studentsFounder Profile Arnav Kumar is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur. Leap is his second company and he has raised more than $30M in capital for his startups. In his last role, he was a VC investor with SAIF Partners (Now Elevation Capital), which is an early investor in paytm, meesho, urban company, unacademy and many other unicorns. He thinks and tweets about Product, Business Models and Company Building, hereVaibhav Singh is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur. He spent his first 6 years at DeutscheBank, across Singapore & Sydney to manage a $3Bn flow book. He has built 2 fintech startups before, as a founding member of CapitalFloat and Incred, both pioneering businesses valued >$500Mn The Leap team has a fine balance of industry experience edtech, fintech, study abroad) and technical skills (engineering, product, design)About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Associate Product Manager/Product Manager to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and driving innovation. This individual will lead the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market trends, user needs, and business goals, translating them into effective product strategy. The charter for this role will includeProduct Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap that aligns with company objectives and market trends. Continuously analyze market conditions and user feedback to refine and adapt the product strategy as needed.Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of the product roadmap. Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.Requirements Gathering: Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather and prioritize product requirements. Translate these requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify opportunities, trends, and competitive landscape. Leverage this information to make informed decisions about feature prioritization and market positioning.Product Development: Drive the end-to-end product development process, including defining scope, setting timelines, and managing resources. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives.Product Launch: Plan and execute successful product launches, collaborating with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to drive awareness and adoption. Monitor post-launch performance and gather feedback to inform iterative improvements.Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics, user behavior analysis, and other relevant metrics to make informed product decisions. Continuously monitor key performance indicators and adjust strategies accordingly.Ideal PersonaSomeone who has owned an important head metric for a product successfullyB2B/B2C product management experience  Entrepreneurial experience would be huge plusProduct Launch/ Go-to-market experience will be a huge plus 2+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products.Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product management best practices.Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Data-driven mindset, comfortable working with data analytics tools and making decisions based on quantitative insights.Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges. Life @ LeapMutual Respect We love people who are 'relentlessly resourceful'. Find your way out. Focus on the possibilities instead of the problems. Bias for action We take calculated risks backed by data and information available and encourage fail fast to find the best solutions as soon as possible Learn & get better Continuous learning and improvement is the key. We don't stop learning. We treat feedback as a gift and as an opportunity to get better. Growth mindset We operate with a growth mindset and not a mindset of fear or judgement. You are in control of your own ability to learn and improve. We love Resilience.