Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Designation: Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Location: Chennai / Mumbai
Reporting: CEO

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About Newage:

Newage Software (www.newage-global.com) is a leading integrated technology provider to the global logistics and supply chain industry. For over a decade, Newage has enabled hundreds of enterprise customers across the United States, Middle East & Africa and Asia regions to process millions of transactions every day in the freight forwarding, logistics and warehousing businesses to solve complex business problems on the Newage ERP SaaS platform. The company also has extended its logistics domain expertise to provide outsourcing IT-enabled services, so that customers can focus on and scale their business.

We are amidst one of the exciting phases of our journey as we are executing the modernization transformation of our business, technology and how we can positively impact the global logistics ecosystem, providing a great experience for all our employees through this transformation.

Job Overview

The Chief Product Officer (CPO) will be responsible for defining and driving the overall product strategy, vision, and roadmap for Newage. The role requires deep expertise in logistics technology, strong leadership, and the ability to align product development with business goals to drive revenue growth and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision

• Define the long-term product strategy aligned with the Newage’s mission and market needs.
• Drive innovation in logistics technology, ensuring the product suite remains competitive.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer pain points and translate them into product solutions.
• Product Development & Roadmap Execution

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on business impact and market research.
• Ensure seamless integration of automation, and digital transformation in product offerings.
• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations to align product goals.
• Build and manage a high-performing product management team.
• Act as the bridge between customers, technology teams, product managers and business stakeholders.
• Customer & Market Insights

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor strategies, and regulatory changes in logistics.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to incorporate their feedback into product development.
• Go-to-Market & Business Impact

• Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop strong go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor key product performance metrics and ensure continuous optimization.
• Identify new revenue streams and expansion opportunities through product enhancements.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in software product development for logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding.
• Strong expertise in SaaS, cloud solutions, AI, and automation technologies for logistics.
• Deep understanding of logistics operations, freight management, and supply chain optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, product roadmaps, and UX/UI best practices.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with ERP, TMS (Transportation Management System), WMS (Warehouse Management System).
• Knowledge of blockchain, IoT, and AI-driven logistics solutions.
• Exposure to global logistics regulations and compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the product vision of a rapidly growing logistics software products of Newage.
• Work on cutting-edge technology solutions transforming global supply chains.
• Collaborate with top industry experts and clients worldwide.