Product Manager

You will be joining HMD Global Oy, the proud new home of Nokia phones and tablets, as a Product Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of mobile handsets, from ideation to launch and beyond. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, you will ensure the successful delivery of products that meet market needs, exceed customer expectations, and drive business growth. Your role will involve being the voice of the customer, guiding the product vision and strategy to align with business goals and industry trends. Key Responsibilities: - Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute a product strategy aligned with market trends, business objectives, and customer needs. Maintain a product roadmap supporting short- and long-term goals. - Market Research: Conduct in-depth market analysis, including competitive benchmarking, customer feedback, and industry trends, to inform product decisions and innovations. - Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, features, and specifications. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. - Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept through development, launch, and post-launch. Manage product iterations, enhancements, and obsolescence. - Customer Focus: Gather insights from customer feedback, surveys, and usage data to drive improvements and new product features enhancing user experience. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure successful product launches, positioning, and ongoing customer satisfaction. - Forging Partnerships: Leverage technical partnerships to enhance the product value proposition and create monetization opportunities for the organization. KPIs & Metrics: - Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring product success, track performance, and make data-driven decisions to improve product outcomes. - Budget & Resource Management: Manage product budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources to meet product deadlines and goals. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelors degree in engineering/technology, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA tier I Institutes). - Experience: 8+ years of experience in product management in the consumer durable industry, preferably within the mobile handset industry. - Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of the mobile handset market, including hardware and software components and mobile ecosystems. - Technical Acumen: Ability to collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical feasibility, product architecture, and potential trade-offs. - Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to assess product performance and make informed decisions. - Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to senior management, engineering, and marketing teams. - Passion for Innovation: A deep interest in mobile technology and a desire to shape the future of mobile devices. Location: Gurugram, Sector 62, Haryana For more information about HMD Global Oy, visit www.hmdglobal.com. You will be joining HMD Global Oy, the proud new home of Nokia phones and tablets, as a Product Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of mobile handsets, from ideation to launch and beyond. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, you will ensure the successful delivery of products that meet market needs, exceed customer expectations, and drive business growth. Your role will involve being the voice of the customer, guiding the product vision and strategy to align with business goals and industry trends. Key Responsibilities: - Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute a product strategy aligned with market trends, business objectives, and customer needs. Maintain a product roadmap supporting short- and long-term goals. - Market Research: Conduct in-depth market analysis, including competitive benchmarking, customer feedback, and industry trends, to inform product decisions and innovations. - Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, features, and specifications. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. - Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept through development, launch, and post-launch. Manage product iterations, enhancements, and obsolescence. - Customer Focus: Gather insights from customer feedback, surveys, and usage data to drive improvements and new product features enhancing user experience. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure success