About the Team:

- PayU's Product Team is a group of professionals committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that elevate our core product offering.

- Our team thrives on creativity and a relentless passion for excellence, pushing the boundaries of innovation to drive impactful results.

About the Role:

- The Associate Director of Product Management is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of product initiatives that drive business growth and meet customer needs.

- This role requires a blend of business acumen, technical knowledge, and leadership skills to successfully guide cross-functional teams and deliver impactful digital products.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with company objectives

- Lead digital transformation initiatives and drive product innovation

- Identify market opportunities and prioritize product features to maximize business impact.

- Collaborate with executive leadership to align product strategy with overall business goals

Product Development & Management:

- Guide cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle from conception to launch

- Translate business requirements into comprehensive product specifications

- Define success metrics and KPIs for product initiatives

- Make data-driven decisions using market research, customer feedback, and analytics

- Manage product backlog and prioritize features based on business value and customer needs

Team Leadership:

- Mentor and develop junior product managers and team members

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

- Provide guidance on best practices in product management methodologies

- Resolve cross-functional conflicts and remove obstacles to product delivery

Market & Customer Focus:

- Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis

- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape

- Develop deep understanding of customer needs through user research and feedback

- Advocate for the customer throughout the product development process

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Partner with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams

- Communicate product vision effectively to diverse stakeholders

- Build consensus around product decisions and tradeoffs

- Present product plans and progress to executive leadership and stakeholders

Requirements:

- 8+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of delivering successful digital products

- Experience leading and mentoring product management teams

- Demonstrated success in strategic product planning and execution

- Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication and presentation skills

- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex business challenges into product opportunities

- Data-driven decision making and analytical mindset

- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills

- Experience with agile/scrum methodologies and product development processes

- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

- Technical understanding of modern technology stacks and software development practices

- Have experience in closely working with card Schemes on 3DS Solutions & Authorization.

- Should have good understanding on CNP / CP Payment method as well as associate regulatory landscape.

What we offer?

- A positive, get-things-done workplace

- A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course - important you are comfortable with this).

- An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.

- Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale.