Product Manager

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Department:

Product Management

Reports to:

Head of Product

Hours per week/FTE:

39

Direct reports: - None

Job Purpose/Summary:

deliver customer-centric, innovative, and profitable products. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the roadmap, gathering insights from customers, and ensuring that products are aligned with both market demands and Analox’s strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities/Key Tasks:

Product Strategy & Roadmap:

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with Analox’s business goals.
• Prioritize product features and initiatives based on customer needs, competitive landscape, and business impact.

Customer-Centric Thinking:

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to identify key pain points and unmet needs, ensuring products solve real-world

• Collaborate with marketing to develop customer personas and user journeys.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Ensure smooth communication and alignment across teams to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

Product Development & Execution:

• Translate customer needs and business requirements into clear product specifications.
• Oversee the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and ensure timely delivery.
• Continuously monitor product performance, gather feedback, and iterate based on data and customer insights.

Market Research & Competitive Analysis:

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify market opportunities and gaps.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Define and track KPIs to measure product success and customer satisfaction.
• Use data insights to drive product improvements and decision-making.

Product Launch & Support:

• Lead product launches, ensuring that cross-functional teams are aligned and customers are effectively engaged.
• Support post-launch activities, including monitoring product performance and gathering user feedback for improvements.

Person Specification:

Education/Qualifications:

Essential:

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Product management certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner, Pragmatic Marketing).

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

Desirable:

• Strong understanding of product management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in product development lifecycle methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use metrics to inform decision-making.
• Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Aha!)
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Celoxis).

Experience:

Essential:

Desirable:

• Proven experience in product management.
• Experience managing product roadmaps and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with customer engagement and understanding customer needs.
• Experience in product launches and go-to-market strategies.
• Background in industries related to industrial or scientific products.
• Experience in data-driven product decision-making and performance analysis.

Personal Attributes:

Essential:

Desirable:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and technologies.