Associate Product Manager at Akrivia HCM

Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy and Development: Assist in defining the product vision and strategy, keeping abreast of HRMS trends and market demands. Contribute to the product roadmap with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Requirement Analysis: Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and the development team to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into functional specifications and user stories.
• Project Management: Coordinate with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure timely delivery of product features. Utilize Agile methodologies to manage the product development lifecycle.
• User Experience and Testing: Collaborate with the UX/UI team to ensure product designs meet user needs and enhance user satisfaction. Oversee the creation of prototypes, conduct user testing, and incorporate feedback into product iterations.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data analytics to inform product decisions, measure performance against goals, and identify opportunities for product optimization.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Conduct regular market and competitive analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges. Use insights to inform product strategy and positioning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product goals and priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product management, specifically with SaaS products. Experience in the HRMS domain is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and translate complex business requirements into technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A user-centric mindset with experience in UX/UI principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.