IT Product Head

As an IT Product Head in Kolkata with 10-18 years of experience, your role will involve the following key responsibilities: - **Product Strategy and Vision:** - Define and execute the product vision, roadmap, and long-term strategy aligned with the company's objectives. - Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to shape effective product strategies. - **Product Development:** - Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle management, including ideation, design, development, launch, and post-launch optimization. - Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and design teams to innovate and create compelling products. - **Stakeholder Collaboration:** - Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer success teams for successful product launches and adoption. - Communicate product strategies and updates to internal and external stakeholders efficiently. - **Team Leadership:** - Lead and mentor the product management team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. - Establish clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for the team while monitoring their performance. - **Performance Analysis and Optimization:** - Monitor product performance using KPIs and analytics tools, identifying areas for enhancement. - Conduct regular market research and user feedback sessions to improve the product offering. - **Budgeting and Resource Allocation:** - Manage product budgets and allocate resources effectively to maximize ROI. - Ensure timely project deliveries within the allocated budget. - **Compliance and Standards:** - Ensure all products meet industry standards, compliance requirements, and quality benchmarks. In terms of qualifications, you are required to have: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA preferred). - 10+ years of experience in product management, including leadership roles. - Proven track record of successful product launches and management. - Strong analytical skills and a data-driven decision-making approach. - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Experience with agile development methodologies and tools. - Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include: - Experience in SaaS, FMCG, Fintech. - Knowledge of emerging technologies and their applications. - Certification in product management (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, Certified Scrum Product Owner). (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description),