A Product Manager leads product strategy, aligns cross-functional teams and ensures products meet customer needs and business goals. This role requires strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills. The successful candidate will prioritise product features, drive delivery and measure outcomes to improve product-market fit.
This job description provides a clear template to hire an experienced Product Manager who can shape product vision, coordinate development and deliver measurable value. It is intended for HR teams, recruiters and staffing agencies seeking top candidates.
Product Manager Job Profile
The Product Manager is responsible for defining the product vision, creating roadmaps and ensuring successful product launches. They work closely with engineering, design, marketing and sales to translate customer insight into practical solutions.
This role requires balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategy, analysing market trends and prioritising features that drive user engagement and commercial outcomes. Excellent communication and decision-making skills are essential.
Product Manager Job Description
The Product Manager develops and owns the product roadmap, gathering and analysing user feedback, market research and business requirements. They write clear product specifications, define success metrics and oversee the product through development to launch and iteration.
Working as the voice of the customer, the Product Manager prioritises backlog items, manages stakeholder expectations and collaborates with design and engineering to ensure timely delivery. They regularly review performance data to refine the product and inform future strategy.
In addition to strategic responsibilities, the role includes hands-on tasks such as conducting user interviews, producing competitive analyses and preparing go-to-market plans. The Product Manager must be comfortable with ambiguity and able to lead cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results.
Product Manager Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Gather and analyse user needs, market trends and competitive landscape.
- Create detailed product requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Prioritise features and manage the product backlog in collaboration with engineering.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including design, development, marketing and sales.
- Lead product discovery activities such as user interviews and usability testing.
- Establish and track KPIs and product success metrics; iterate based on data.
- Plan and manage product launches and post-launch evaluation.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and present progress to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Product Manager Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience in product management or related role; experience in agile environments is desirable.
- Proven track record of delivering successful products from concept to launch.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions and measure outcomes.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Familiarity with UX principles, user research methods and product analytics tools.
- Ability to write clear product requirements and manage prioritisation under competing demands.
- Experience working with engineering teams and understanding technical constraints.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in product governanceis an advantage.
