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Product Manager - Mobile Apps (3 to 5 years Exp.) - Location: Marol, Andheri (E) - Work Mode: In-office (This is NOT a WFH or hybrid role) - Shift: 12:00 PM 9:00 PM - Employment: Full-time Role Overview - This is a highly specialized, execution-focused product role strictly centered on scaling our mobile applications and leading our expansion into the in-car entertainment ecosystem via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations. - We are NOT looking for a generic web project manager or a scrum master. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, technically sound Mobile Product Manager who understands how to build premium consumer-facing apps. - You will translate the core Action Tour Guide audio tour experience into a seamless, driver-safe passenger journey by taking complete ownership of feature logic, GPS configurations, and complex multi-platform functionality. Hard Qualifying Requirement - You possess 3 to 5 years of core Mobile Product Management experience, with a verifiable track record of launching and scaling iOS or Android apps to thousands of active users - Your current residence is within 5-8 kms of Marol, Andheri (E). - You have a proven track record in driving deep user research, structured data analysis, and crystal-clear product documentation. Key Responsibilities 1. In-Car Ecosystem Strategy & Execution - Take absolute product ownership of the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto roadmap, defining how our self-guided tours render on vehicle head units. - Enforce compliance with strict automotive distraction-free UI frameworks, translating complex mobile screens into simplified, template-driven layouts (e.g., Apple Grid and Map templates). - Coordinate directly with iOS and Android engineering teams to manage vehicle display limitations, audio hardware switching, and hands-free control protocols. 1. PRD Ownership & Complex Feature Definition - Author highly detailed, concrete Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), functional specifications, and user stories with zero ambiguity. - Map comprehensive edge-case matrices, explicitly defining app behavior for low-network environments, offline map rendering, multi-language audio handling, and phone call interruptions over Bluetooth. - Translate high-level business goals into granular developer instructions, managing active sprint lifecycles and product backlogs in Jira. 1. GPS Tech & Core Navigation Logic - Define and optimize location-based software triggers, utilizing CoreLocation (iOS) and Location Services (Android) to guarantee precise, real-time audio playback based on driver coordinates. - Optimize the passenger user journey by balancing high-accuracy geofencing with phone battery conservation and background processing constraints. - Oversee the functionality of offline data caching and buffering to ensure tours run seamlessly in remote national parks without cellular coverage. 1. Cross-Functional Collaboration & UX Consistency - Partner closely with Mobile Developers, QA Engineers, and UI/UX Designers to ship features on time and maintain rapid development velocities. - Guide design teams on mobile and vehicle UX principles, ensuring premium, intuitive, and clean layouts that align with our brand identity. - Collaborate with content and business teams to ensure that new feature rollouts directly improve tour engagement and app store ratings. 1. Data-Driven Optimization & Product Analytics - Deploy and analyze product performance analytics using tools like Firebase, Mixpanel, and Google Analytics to track user retention and app drop-off points. - Translate raw crash reports, user feedback, and GPS drift data into clear technical directives for subsequent sprint cycles. Required Skills & Experience - Experience: 3 to 5 years of core mobile app (iOS & Android) Product Management experience within a quick-paced environment. Travel-tech, navigation, or audio-streaming industry experience is a major advantage. - Technical Acumen: Deep conceptual understanding of Apple CarPlay Frameworks, Android Auto APIs, mobile SDKs, background GPS tracking, and mobile OS memory management. - Execution Toolkit: Highly proficient in writing technical PRDs and using project infrastructure tools including Jira, Confluence, Figma, and mobile analytics suites (Firebase/Mixpanel). - Mindset: Detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver who takes extreme ownership of product functionality and technical scalability. - Communication: Exceptional written communication skills, capable of documenting crystal-clear feature requirements for engineering teams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Your success will be measured by rigorous performance metrics: - Successful deployment and feature adoption of Apple CarPlay & Android Auto apps. - App store rating maintenance and improvement (iOS App Store & Google Play Store). - Reduction in product-related audio playback errors and background GPS failure rates. - Feature delivery velocity and accuracy against defined product
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