Zepto - Group Product Manager - Search & Recommendation

Job Title: Group Product Manager Search and Recommendation

Company: Zepto

Location: Bangalore (On-site)

Experience Level: 7+ years

About the Role:

At Zepto, we are redefining the future of quick commerce through cutting-edge technology, data, and design. We are looking for a Group Product Manager who thrives in a hyper-growth environment and can lead complex, data-first products across Search Relevance, Catalog systems and Personalization experiences.

This role demands a blend of analytical depth, user-first thinking, and product vision to shape AI-powered discovery experiences. You will lead a team of Product Managers and collaborate closely with engineering, data science, design, and operations to deliver scalable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

- Drive long-term product vision and roadmap for AI-led discovery products including Search, Ranking, and Recommendations.

- Lead and mentor a team of product managers, enabling high-quality execution and career growth.

- Balance speed and scale in a fast-paced environment while thinking long-term.

Data & AI Product Ownership:

- Own the strategy and execution of data-driven products leveraging ML and LLMs.

- Define success metrics and implement evaluation frameworks (e.g., nDCG, recall, CTR uplift).

- Translate business problems into AI opportunities through tight collaboration with DS/ML teams.

User-Centric Innovation:

- Champion the user across all journeys, especially in discovery, search, and product detail experiences.

- Identify key user friction points and lead initiatives that improve usability, engagement, and conversion.

- Partner with design to craft intuitive, modern UI/UX that matches Gen-Z expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Drive alignment across engineering, design, data science, and operations through clear documentation and storytelling.

- Lead product reviews, prioritize trade-offs, and ensure seamless execution across orgs.

- Operate autonomously with a bias for action and outcome orientation.

Requirements

- 7+ years of product management experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.

- Proven track record building ML/LLM-based products (e.g., semantic search, recommendations, personalization).

- Strong analytical skills with comfort diving deep into SQL, dashboards, and experimentation.

- Demonstrated success launching high-impact, user-centric initiatives in fast-paced environments.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional influence.

- Prior experience in consumer internet / e-commerce is a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Background in Data Science, Engineering, or a technical field.

- Experience managing discovery experiences (search, filters, voice/image queries).

- Passion for solving real-world user and business problems using technology and design