ABOUT CIRCLES
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands through its offerings.
Having pioneered a successful blueprint for disrupting the telco space in Singapore, Circles has since launched its own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore and Australia. Circles has also partnered with other telco operators to launch digital services, enabling our partners to accelerate growth and capture market share within a short period of time.
Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.
We are backed by global investors such as Warburg Pincus, Peak XV (f.k.a. Sequoia), EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned backers of industry-shaking innovators.
About This Role
Join our innovative team at Circles Japan where we are committed to transforming the digital telco landscape. We are currently seeking a skilled Product Managers to play a key role in creating groundbreaking consumer products. We believe in a culture that fosters creativity, embraces change, and strives for excellence. Join us and be a part of a team that is transforming the way consumers interact with technology.
The role will be part of the Product Management team and will be based in Tokyo. This role will require working onsite in the office at least 4 days a week.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Consumer Product Manager to join our innovation team. This role focuses on developing new products from the ground up (0 to 1), finding product-market fit, and driving rapid experimentation and iteration. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, skilled in managing uncertainty, and proficient in both Japanese and English.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- 0 to 1 Product Development:
- Lead the end-to-end product development process from ideation to launch.
- Identify new product opportunities through market research and consumer insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Finding Product-Market Fit:
- Conduct thorough market analysis to understand customer needs and competitive landscape.
- Develop and test hypotheses to identify product-market fit.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to refine product positioning and value proposition.
- Experimentation and Velocity:
- Implement agile methodologies to drive rapid experimentation and iteration.
- Define and track key performance metrics to measure the success of product experiments.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the product team.
- Technology Proficiency:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and innovation.
- Advocate for the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance product offerings.
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Proven experience of 3 to 6 years in product management, particularly in developing new products from scratch.
- Strong understanding of market research, consumer insights, and competitive analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute rapid experimentation and iteration processes.
- Proficiency in both Japanese and English is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about technology and innovation, with a track record of staying current with industry trends.
To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program.
Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles employees or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.
Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.
What We Do
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, empowering telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands. Today, Circles is partnering operators in 14 countries with the mission to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses. With Circles.Life, our digital lifestyle brand, we empower and delight customers across the world by offering digital experiences that go beyond traditional telco services. With Circles X, our digital telco technology empowers operators to launch digital telco brands from anywhere in the world. Built for operators by an operator, Circles X powers both Circles.Life and our partner operators’ digital telco brands. Circles is backed by global investors such as Sequoia, Warburg Pincus, EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned institutions with a track record of backing industry-shaking innovators. To learn more, visit www.circles.co.
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