Product Manager

Authenticate (Santa Monica, CA) is looking for a talented, hard-working, India-based Product Manager to be a utility player on our team. We provide services for identity verification and fraud prevention to add trust and safety, mitigate risk, deter theft, stop loss, protect assets, and ensure the most well-informed decisions based on the most accurate, verifiable data.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Manager to lead the development and execution of product strategies for Authenticate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and will possess strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

As a Product Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet customer needs and business objectives. You can enjoy the freedom of an independent, home/office/hybrid (Bangalore, India) based position that could be very lucrative if you can be very productive. The ideal applicant must be tremendously self-sufficient and self-disciplined. They must also possess a strong ability to solve problems, express doubts, and push back when necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Roadmap:

Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with business goals and customer needs.

Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of features and updates.

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions and identify opportunities.

Product Development:

Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and other teams to define product requirements, features, and user stories.

Comprehensive experience and knowledge of working on elaborate Product and Business Requirement Documents.

Take complete ownership and manage the product development lifecycle, including planning, execution, and release.

Ensure product development meets quality standards and user expectations.

Customer and Market Insights:

Gather and analyze customer feedback, market trends, and competitive landscape to drive product improvements. Work with customer support and sales teams to understand customer pain points and requirements.

Conduct analysis and validation of the current product to ensure product solutions are effective and meet user needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Lead and facilitate communication between product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.

Act as a product evangelist, presenting product vision and updates to stakeholders and senior management.

Coordinate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans.

Performance and Metrics:

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for products.

Monitor and analyze product performance, user engagement, and other relevant metrics to guide product decisions.

Use data-driven insights to iterate on and improve product offerings.

Project Management:

Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and launch.

Ensure that product milestones and deliverables are met on time and within scope.

Basic Qualifications

You have excellent communication

Manage time efficiently

Strategize and problem-solve with the rest of our development team

Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a professional organization.

Proven experience as a product manager or in a similar role in the software/technology industry.

Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and user-centered design.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.