Kariera Group Singapore is seeking an experienced Product Evangelist and customer advocate having extensive experience in Product Strategy and Product Management. This position will report into Vice President, Product who is based out of Athens, Greece with dotted line reporting into MD, Singapore. Product Manager shall own product lifecycle and will develop and execute product strategy and define product roadmap in alignment to business objectives. Ideal candidate will be well versed in managing product life cycle from strategic planning to execution. Ideal candidate will have deep understanding of UI/UX and shall guide the team towards building and engaging data driven user experience.

Job Description

• Primary focus will be to provide product leadership for Brightsparks and Jobscentral Learning portal.
• Identifying and developing business-responsive platform and product solutions for the Singapore market.
• Meeting with customers to present new product features and gain insight into new product opportunities.
• Driving improvements in our key measurement metrics through analysis of internal data, public data, marketplace, customers, and competitors.
• Execution of all phases of project management related to new and existing product development.
• Responsive product and technology consultation with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Initiate product partnerships opportunities with government and private organizations that can help strengthen product, increase usage and conversions.
• Definition and prioritization of business requirements; communication of business requirements to technology/development teams.
• Collaboration with marketing, customer service, sales, finance and technology to develop platform enhancements and products, guide project schedules and allocate appropriate resources.
• Becoming local expert for online and offline user experience, thus helping business with user acquisition, retention, engagement and conversion.
• Managing short-term projects from inception through completion; Assisting in the management of long-term projects.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge base of procedures, processes, product features and other technology considerations.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in product strategy and management
• Proven experience within a well-known/innovative/highly-trafficked online environment
• Experience in all phases of project management, end to end
• Demonstrated organization/prioritization/multi-tasking proficiency
• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and drive to succeed
• Clear, demonstrable analytical skills – preferably utilizing common web analytics packages (such as Google analytics), and including deeper contextual analysis
• High level of data literacy
• Experience with any/all stages of the product life cycle
• Basic familiarity with web development technology (html, asp, css, xml, rss, java)
• Ability to comfortably engage and interact with internal and external personnel of various levels and disciplines
• Ability to quickly assimilate knowledge in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Eye for details and knack of solving problems
• Flexibility to work within an ever-changing role
• Familiarity with lean/iterative software development principles

This is a highly collaborative position! People management, problem solving, confidence, willingness to learn, sense of humor and knack for building consensus are personality traits essential to success.