Job Title: Product Owner

Location: Bangalore

Why Should You Join Us:

This role offers a unique opportunity to pioneer product management practices from inception, where you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to establish and oversee the entire product management setup. As the driving force behind our product strategy, you’ll define the roadmap, shape the processes, and lead the execution of initiatives that will shape the future of our organization. Lots of learning and building

If you’re ready to make your mark and lead the way in product management, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About Us: 

At Yappes, we’re not just another tech company. Our journey began in 2016 and was sparked by a unique vision. Our co-founders, Bhanu and Raj, saw the challenges industries face in accessing and integrating APIs seamlessly. They didn’t just create a solution for the travel industry, they built a comprehensive API marketplace serving diverse sectors. Today, we’re at the forefront of API innovation, offering a cloud-agnostic, sector-agnostic B2B solution: the end-to-end API Lifecycle Management Platform.

Position Overview: 

We’re looking for more than just someone to join our team. We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to step into a crucial role as our Product Management Lead. In this role, you won’t just be driving the success of our products, but you’ll be shaping the future of our company. From conception to launch and beyond, you’ll be the driving force behind our product strategy, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of product management, including but not limited to product ownership, product roadmap development, and product lifecycle management.
• Define, prioritize, and communicate product requirements based on market research, customer feedback, and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and successful execution of product initiatives.
• Act as the voice of the customer, advocating for their needs and ensuring that customer insights drive product decisions.
• Lead the agile development process, including defining the scrum process and facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Manage the product backlog, ensuring it is appropriately prioritized and groomed to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices, tools, and processes for product management and agile development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in product management, with a track record of successfully launching and managing products from concept to market.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, with experience serving as a scrum master or product owner in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive product innovation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve common goals.
• Experience working in a startup environment is a plus.