Product Manager (Strategic Leadership Role)

Company Description

Founded in Chennai in 2007, Layam Group is a leading partner in staffing, recruitment, contract manufacturing, and business transformation across India. Under the guidance of Founder & Chairman Mr. G.S. Ramesh and Director Rohet Ramesh, Layam has evolved into a 450+ crore enterprise serving Fortune 500 companies and market leaders in various sectors. With over 13,000 associates and offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Melbourne, Australia, Layam has skilled and deployed more than 65,000 professionals and established partnerships with over 200 clients. Layam offers comprehensive human resource and business consulting solutions to optimize workforce and help professionals build successful careers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Product Manager (Strategic Leadership Role) located in Chennai.

Experience:

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, own, and drive the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap
• Build and lead cross-functional teams (AI/ML, engineering, design, operations)
• Collaborate with business leaders and clients to gather insights and shape the product vision
• Champion innovation and ensure delivery of cutting-edge recruitment technology
• Implement Agile practices and drive on-time, high-quality delivery
• Act as the face of the product to internal stakeholders, clients, and investors
• Establish KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure continuous improvement

Requirements:

• 8–12 years of product management experience in SaaS or HR Tech
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver AI/ML-enabled digital products
• Deep understanding of recruitment processes and HR technology landscape
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in business solutions
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• An entrepreneurial mindset is required to operate effectively in a startup environment

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business (MBA preferred)
• Certification in Product Management (e.g., Pragmatic, PMI-ACP) is a plus

Past Projects Handled:

• Led the delivery of SaaS or HR Tech platforms from ideation to launch
• Managed AI/ML integration in real-world business applications
• Successfully scaled products, achieving high user adoption and revenue growth
• Built and mentored large, diverse product and engineering teams

Desired Traits:

• Visionary leader with strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on outcomes
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver ambitious goals