Group Product Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Group Product Manager to join Industrial Systems IT. Based in Chennai, this pivotal role will oversee the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for transformative initiatives into Product Development. Leading a team of approximately 50, driving end-to-end product development and delivery.

• Develop and Own Product Strategy: Ensure comprehensive market and user research to define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader ecosystem and overall business goals.
• Manage Stakeholder and Partner Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with internal executives and external technology partners (e.g., Dassault), serving as the key liaison to align technology efforts with commercial needs, and drive product innovation.
• Anticipate and mitigate technical risks related to integration challenges, ensuring product stability and performance across a diverse technology ecosystem
• Act as the primary internal lead for Product Design and Definition, continuously monitoring market trends, competitive landscapes and technological advancements. Leverage this deep understanding to drive product development, aligning with company objectives whilst addressing critical customer pain points.
• Drive technical discussions and decisions related to product architecture and integration patterns to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Drive Product Development and Delivery: Lead the end-to-end agile development and launch of new features from ideation through to release, while ensuring quality.
• Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing product and technology teams, setting clear objectives and fostering a collaborative, innovative, and customer-centric culture.
• Oversee Financials, Risk, and Operational Stability: Manage budget allocation, financial planning, and resource management for Salesforce digital initiatives, ensuring adherence to data privacy and security standards, and proactively mitigating enterprise digital risks related to the platform.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Engineering) is a minimum requirement. An MBA or Master's in a related field is preferred.
• Commensurate experience in Product Management.
• Domain knowledge of Product Design and Definition.
• Proven experience in leading Agile product development teams and processes.
• Strong leadership skills with a positive teamwork attitude and the ability to inspire and mentor.
• Proficiency in Product Management tools, excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence complex cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, particularly for business case development and budget management.
• Deep understanding of Product Development Processes and deliverables, coupled with familiarity with Human-Centered Design principles and a passion for the customer experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to deliver results, collaborating effectively with all employee levels, from technical personnel to Senior Management.