Chakr Innovation - Manager - New Product Strategy Analyst

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a stellar New Product Strategy Manager, who is passionate about solving complex problems within B2B Energy space. You will be a part of the close-knit team of rockstars, working on the product launch of an innovative product.

1. Strategy Development

- Help in developing and implementing product vision and strategy

- Develop and implement the Go To Market strategy for the product

- Have strong solution skills in translating customer needs to product functionalities

2. Market Entry

- Drive the market readiness. Ensure completion of appropriate deliverables (feature descriptions, value propositions, costing/pricing/quoting materials, etc.)

- Work on product economics and financial modelling for the business

- Identify and onboard early customers for launch of the new product

- Design and implement marketing initiatives for the product with the help of marketing partners

3. Product Success

- Own the success of the product in the market, in all aspects

- Stay on top of market conditions and competition

- Identify and onboard talent to ensure success for the product roll-out

4. Investment and Funding

- Drive the development of business cases for investments, including interactions with the Board and Shareholders of the Company

- Assist for investment and funding pitches and applications

What we look for:

1. Required Candidate profile

2. Bachelors degree in any Engineering. MBA desirable.

3. 4-9 years of experience in meaningful consulting/product management / business development experience in B2B space

4. Previous experience in Cleantech/Energy domain is desirable

5. Self-starter with ability to lead various levels of projects in the company

6. Confirmed ability to collaborate with all levels in internally and with customers

Skills Needed:

1. Strong communication skills, strong business acumen and great product instincts.

2. Strong storytelling skills: must be able to look at a diverse set of information collected from sales, customers, market research, users, and synthesize them to create motivating

3. customer-centric stories and detailed requirements for engineering team.

4. Ability to excite sales teams and customers with ideas about new products

5. Working knowledge of lean methodology, agile & iterative development

6. Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines

7. Highly entrepreneurial; both analytical and hands-on to driving business growth (result oriented)

8. Passion to solve problems and create an impact