Director - Product Management

Leadership Team Building

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of Product Managers and Product Analysts across different experience levels
• Establish clear career paths, growth frameworks, and performance standards for the product organization
• Create a culture of innovation, customer obsession, and data-driven decision making
• Develop hiring strategies specifically tailored to attract top product talent in the competitive Indian job market
• Build strong relationships with Design, Engineering and Operations teams while fostering a collaborative culture across the Product team in the country

Culture Organizational Development

• Define and nurture a unique organizational culture that reflects both our global values and Indian workplace dynamics
• Create frameworks for collaboration, decision-making, and knowledge sharing
• Establish rituals and practices that build team cohesion and celebrate successes
• Build relationships with the local tech and product community to position our company as an employer of choice

Business Product Impact

• Evangelize the concept of business value and into tangible business outcomes
• Work closely with finance to develop and manage budgets
• Present product performance and strategy to executive leadership

Internal Product Education

• Develop a comprehensive Product Management (PM) curriculum tailored to the Indian context, covering fundamentals through advanced topics
• Establish a Product Academy with structured learning paths for PMs, aspiring PMs, and cross-functional partners

Create a product mentorship program pairing experienced PMs with junior team members and interested employees from other departments

Experience Skills

• 15+ years of product management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Proven track record of building and scaling product teams, preferably in the Indian market
• Strong understanding of product development methodologies and best practices
• Experience working with global teams and adapting strategies for local markets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders
• Data-driven approach to decision making with strong analytical capabilities
• Experience establishing organizational processes and operational frameworks
• Experience working in the automotive industry for a US based company

Personal Attributes

• Natural leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Empathetic and people-focused, with a genuine passion for developing talent
• Strategic thinker who can also roll up sleeves and get into the details when needed
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the nuances of building organizations in India
• Resilience and adaptability to navigate the challenges of a growing operation
• Curious mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement