Job Title: Product Development Lead
This role is ideal for a highly analytical and organized individual who can facilitate the delivery of high-quality products that meet business requirements.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Product Development Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams in the development of impactful solutions that solve real problems for clients. This involves collaborating with stakeholders to shape product direction, identify key features, and ensure timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the development of product roadmaps by gathering insights from multiple inputs such as user feedback, business stakeholders, market trends, competitor landscape, and usability testing.
2. Develop and implement effective data strategies to support product decision-making, including SQL or equivalent tools to retrieve and analyze data.
3. Guide teams in adopting a client-centric mindset using design thinking tools and methodologies, and collaborate closely with the UX team to deliver exceptional user experiences.
4. Collaborate with technical support and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve production issues.
5. Monitor product metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform data-driven decisions.
6. Develop and maintain team-level artifacts such as journey maps, personas, empathy maps, and storyboards to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
7. Provide assistance in defining and prioritizing product requirements, and work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver results-oriented solutions.
Qualifications:
1. At least 4 years of experience in a product management or development role within an IT environment.
2. A degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
3. Proficient in Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using tools like Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation.
4. Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage cross-functional partners effectively.
5. Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving business environment with professionalism and timeliness.
6. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, including strong presentation abilities.
7. Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as within a team.
8. Skilled at organizing and breaking down complex work into manageable components.