Senior Manager, Product Solutions / Head of Product

Stryker Corporation; Indonesia; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Product Solutions Manager for client engagement in Indonesia. This role requires extensive experience in product management, effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include driving product strategy, managing implementation risks, and ensuring successful delivery of solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and is fluent in both English and Bahasa. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product management, client services, or relevant roles.
• Experience managing senior client and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycles.
• Fluency in both English and Bahasa (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client delivery teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Drive product strategy and roadmap and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Participate in sprint planning and ensure understanding of product requirements.
• Proactively identify potential risks in product implementation.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles' SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.

• Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.

• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

About this Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Product Solutions Manager, Client Engagement (Indonesia) to act as the local representative for the evolution and implementation of our client's mobile telco business, running on our global SaaS platform, in Indonesia. This role involves a blend of technical acumen, client-facing skills, and a deep understanding of market-specific needs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful delivery and adaptation of our product in line with client expectations and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• Work closely with client delivery teams, core product team, third-party partners, and engineering teams to ensure seamless implementation and delivery of key outcomes for clients.
• Act as a bridge between the global product team and local market needs, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives, capabilities, and requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive product strategy and roadmap and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Agile Product Development

• Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
• Ensure that development teams and partners have a clear understanding of product requirements and deliver on these effectively.

Local Deployment Readiness

• Ensure readiness across functions (including product, engineering, operations, go-to-market, customer support) and certify product prior to release
• Ensure end-to-end local product functionality and quality control.

Value Proposition Refinement

• Consult value proposition and go-to-market owners on platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with how the SaaS platform might deliver the proposition.
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to inform product development.
• Ensure that the voice of the customer is heard and integrated into product development.
• Contribute to the enhancement of our core product offerings based on insights and feedback gathered from client engagements and delivery experiences.

Risk Management and Problem Solving

• Proactively identify potential risks in product implementation and devise effective solutions.
• Navigate challenges to ensure successful product releases and sustained performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product management, client services, or other relevant roles.
• Experience managing senior client and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in a SaaS or technology-focused environment with B2B and B2C exposure.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural environment.
• Experience in managing product localization and service integrations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluency in both English and Bahasa (written and spoken).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the telco space.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Chance to make a significant impact on enterprise client success.

If you're passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to play a crucial role in helping enterprise clients leverage our SaaS platform, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the telco industry!

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.

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