Product Manager - Online/eCommerce

About this role :

Supply Chain Product Management

The person in this role is expected to be highly observant, thorough in understanding of process & details; translating them into clear problem statement. Post understanding the problem one is expected to use following tools to dissect and come to the right solution :

- Continuous observation & motion study (Where needed) to identify various steps in the process

- Use of tools like Value stream mapping & Material flow diagram to identify process

- Redesigning of the process

- Designing specs for the development team to implement the process and ensure adherence

- Working with development team to identify the fastest route to implementation

- Doing QA with QA team and using thoroughly laid out test cases

- POC for the process on the shop floor

- Scale up & change management

- Measurement of success

- Iteration till we reach success criterion

The following crisply defines our philosophy of Product Management and describes our "Ideal Product Manager" :

1. Your product strategy and vision are most effective when they are substantiated with real user interactions and data analytics

2. A list of 10 items for the next release with a clear sense of priority will go a long way to ensure that the release is both effective and on-time

3. While working closely with Engineering, Content developers and other product managers it is crucial to identify dependencies early on for a smooth release

4. You know from the bottom of your heart that a PRD that speaks out the user's needs and wants is the best way to ensure internal buy-in and super high productivity levels

5. A simple annotated wireframe is much better than a 5 page PRD

6. A PRD that is more than 5 pages will not be read

7. A feature no matter how great it sounds is a true success only when it can be measured

8. Not all your features will be a runaway success and will need constant fine-tuning on an iterative basis

9. In spirit, you are the CEO of your product

Person's Specifications :

1. Passionate about building products on the internet and mobile space, demonstrated either through your last job or outside of work as a hobby or part-time activity

2. Strong sense of usability and information architecture

3. Exceptionally motivated about making a measurable impact on the end user

4. Experience in building products in the consumer internet or mobile space.

Competencies :

- Entrepreneurial thinking mindset : Self-motivated and self-directed with an ability to think innovatively.

- People Management : Ability to lead, manage & develop large teams in a fast paced environment

- Passion for Results : High degree of commitment with a bias for execution excellence

- Customer Focus : Ability to design processes, systems & create an environment for enabling customer delight.

- Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem solving abilities.