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Head of Product Management At SmartQ, we are in search of an exceptional Head Product Manager to lead and inspire our team of dedicated Product Managers. As a visionary leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of our product development, driving innovation, and elevating workplace experiences to new heights. Our work environment provides platform where your creativity is valued and nurtured. You'll have the chance to propose fresh ideas, experiment with new approaches, and see your concepts come to life. You'll lead collaborative efforts that bring together diverse talents to broaden your skill set, making you a more versatile and well-rounded professional. Be a part of our community that values growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. Are you ready to utilize your skills to make a significant impact? Join us now! About SmartQ We are a leading B2B Food-Tech company built on 4 pillars-great people, great food, great experience, and greater good. Solving complex business problems with our heart and analyzing possible solutions with our mind lie in our DNA. We are on the perpetual route of serving our clients wholeheartedly. Armed with the stability of an MNC and the agility of a start-up, we have spread across 14 countries, having collaborated and executed successfully with 600 clients. We have grown from strength to strength with a blend of exuberant youth and exceptional experience. Bengaluru, being our headquarters, is known as the innovation hub and we have grown up to be the global leader in the institutional food tech space. We were recently acquired by the world's largest foodservice company – Compass group which has an annual turnover of 20 billion USD. To know more about the 5 key pillars that surround our culture check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ page. You will be amazed to be a part of our growth story - https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartq-bottlelabs/life/cdc290f8-ff81-4e7f-9c96-37d842f936c4/?viewAsMember=true Key roles and responsibilities: • Lead the implementation of effective Ways of Working and optimal using of tools across Product teams to achieve maximum potential as PMs. • Provide personalized coaching to direct reports, focusing on their growth and development as Product Managers. • Extend coaching efforts to cross-functional teams including Engineers, QA, and Designers, fostering collaboration. • Collaborate closely with the Director of Product, providing progress updates and innovative ideas working with the whole 'pod' and 'Product trio'. • Partner with the Head of Engineering, Head of Product Design, and Head of Data Engineering. • Assist Partnership Managers with new product launches globally, working closely with the Operations/Partnership team. • Engage with client sites regularly to gain insights into user needs and convert the insights to requirements. • Lead the development of long-term product plans, including identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation. • Champion the Product vision, ensuring alignment across teams and enabling product growth. • Prioritize and address requests from global clients, maintaining strategic focus. Qualifications: • In-depth knowledge of Marty Cagan's concepts, with a reading of "Inspired" and ideally "Empowered." • Minimum 8 years of experience as an Engineer, Product Manager, or Product Designer (one of these roles yourself) in cross-functional teams. Internal • Over 2 years of direct management experience, with a strong coaching focus (30%+ of time) and demonstrable coaching examples. • Experience with B2B products, ideally with exposure to hardware components is a plus. • Proven success in leading and launching products globally. • Strong analytical skills and a data-driven decision-making approach. • Basic understanding of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD). • Up to date on user interface design principles and best practices. • Profound expertise in product discovery methodologies. • Track record of setting up new Ways of Working within teams. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ceremonies and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. • Pragmatic decision-maker and inspirational leader. Message from CEO: We've come to realize that we're not merely in the B2B Food service industry; we're in the business of 'Capturing Hearts.' We find ourselves in a unique position to turn ordinary, mundane corporate cafeterias into places of pure delight, where individuals can freely express themselves, find inspiration, and share happiness. Such a profound transformation opportunity is a rare gift, where the purpose of our enterprise transcends the ordinary. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread joy and happiness in a world weighed down by stress and pressure. Together, let's play our part in making this world a more beautiful place. Show more Show less
