Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Location: Hyderabad, IndiaEmployment Type: Full-Time; Salaried Compensation: Base Salary, Bonus, Stock Options, Medical

Job Description 

About Us:

At Innovapptive, we are bringing the industrial front-line worker, back-office and assets together. Our platform is the only patented and “Code-Free” connected worker platform for SAP and IBM Maximo and is disrupting and digitizing archaic, tedious, & labor intensive paper-based processes for maintenance, operations, & supply chain. The industrial front-line workers are empowered with a suite of highly reconfigurable mobile apps, while the back-office has real-time visibility into the front-line workforce with better planning, scheduling, adoption monitoring and actionable insights. Some of the world’s largest brands such as Newmont Mining, Dominion Nuclear, Hess, Shell, UNICEF, ConocoPhillips, Reckitt Benckiser are digitally transforming their back-office and front-line industrial worker experiences. We are saving companies millions of dollars by improving their asset uptime, productivity, safety, and talent challenges, while delivering jobs better, faster, cheaper and safer. 

We are backed by Tiger Global Management, a Global Marquee Fund with over $30 Billion of Assets Under Management (AUM). Tiger Global Management has a reputation of investing and building some of the world's "Unicorn"​ brands such as Spotify, Netflix, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Peloton, Harry's, Ola, Flipkart, Freshworks and many more!

Recently we have announced our Series B funding led by Vista Equity Partners, a leading global technology investor, with participation from Tiger Global Management, our existing Series A investor. Vista invests in mission-critical software businesses that have a clear purpose and a demonstrated track record of success, such as Innovapptive.

Our mission is made possible by Innovapptive’s most important asset: our people. We come together through collaboration and ambition in a team-driven culture. Through the success of our product, we have seen monumental growth in our workforce, and we constantly look for exceptional talent to join us. At Innovapptive, you are challenged with dynamic tasks that drive your professional development and career growth. Join us on our journey to deliver an innovative connected worker experience and to empower 350 Million Industrial Front-Line Workers around the world with the ability to truly harness the power of connected worker experience by improving the working life of a front-line worker and the back-office employee. 

The Role

As an Associate Product Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of our Connected Worker Platform SaaS product roadmap. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to define and deliver exceptional software solutions that meet the needs of our target customers. You will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the B2B software market and possess the ability to translate customer insights into actionable product strategies. You will be a go-getter finding creative low-cost, high-value solutions and not stuck in analysis-paralysis.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Product Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and execute a high-impact product strategy that aligns with our vision and goals. Identify market opportunities, conduct rapid market analysis, and translate customer insights into actionable plans. Drive the roadmap to deliver innovative solutions that set us apart from competitors.
• Rapid Iteration and Execution: Champion a culture of speed and agility, driving rapid product iteration and execution. Set high bars for quality, efficiency, and speed-to-market. Break down complex problems into actionable steps, and relentlessly prioritize to deliver results quickly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to align product vision and execution. Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and cross-functional excellence. Work closely with engineering to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Deeply understand our target customers, their pain points, and needs. Conduct user research, customer interviews, and usability studies to gather insights and validate product decisions. Advocate for the customer throughout the product life cycle and be their voice in the organization.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics and metrics to make informed decisions. Monitor key product metrics, conduct A/B testing, and perform user behavior analysis to gain insights. Leverage data to iterate on features, optimize user experiences, and drive product success.
• Startup Mindset: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. Embrace ambiguity and take ownership of challenges. Display entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and a willingness to take calculated risks. Be adaptable, resilient, and results-oriented.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead by example, exhibiting strong leadership qualities and motivating team members to achieve excellence. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior product managers, Designers, Business Analysts and product owners fostering their professional growth. Inspire and energize the team, maintaining a high-performance culture.
• Product Evangelist: Be the specialist on the product, and how Innovapptive can better serve the needs of these customers. Drive the cross-functional discussion on competitive offerings and potential response regarding product packaging, positioning, and pricing
• Influence product roadmaps: Leverage industry trends and market opportunities to help influence product roadmap and prioritization working closely with Product Management, Engineering, User Experience teams
• Team Player: Support the strategic product marketing vision and work closely with marketing, sales, and product management

What You Bring to The Team:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline). A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in product management, preferably in high-growth startups or fast-paced environments in B2B SaaS
• Exposure in manufacturing / operations-side exposure preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing B2B SaaS products, meeting aggressive timelines and high-quality standards.
• Great communicator, bias for action (ability to work fast and long hours to deliver commitments timely), strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools.
• Passion for startups, technology, and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across business, partner, and technical teams to deliver results
• Analytical experience including converting raw data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment

What We Offer above work:

• Competitive compensation, including stock options 
• Exceptional health, vision, and dental care
• A positive, open, and highly-innovative environment and team.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with unlimited opportunity to grow.
• Opportunity to work with leading global brands on exciting and impactful projects.
• Competitive Base Pay.
• Best of plan on Vacation & Paid Time Off.
• Provision of Medical Insurance for family - self, dependent, spouse, dependent children,  parents/parent-in-laws.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Bi-annual reviews to ensure transparency and promote high performance culture.
• OKR Driven Performance Development Environment.
• Learning & Development - access to a wide range of e-Learning courses (technical, Product, Process, etc.,).
• A host of Interest Groups/Clubs for Book Reading, Toastmasters, Sports - Cricket, Volleyball, Throw-ball, Badminton, TT, Music.

Innovapptive does not accept and will not review unsolicited resumes from search firms.

Innovapptive is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.