Associate Product Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking an Associate Product Manager for Bengaluru to help build and scale B2B SaaS products. You will work with engineering, design, sales, and customer success to identify customer needs, define product requirements, and drive the full product lifecycle from discovery to launch.

You will own roadmaps, write clear PRDs and user stories, collaborate across teams, monitor metrics, and participate in agile ceremonies to deliver high-impact features and iterative improvements.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in product management or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree from a Tier 1 institution.
• Prior experience in a B2B SaaS environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the roadmap for one or more product modules from discovery to launch.
• Create PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria for engineering.
• Collaborate with sales and customer success to understand pain points and translate them into product improvements.
• Define, monitor, and analyze key product metrics to guide decisions.
• Participate in sprint planning and cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment.
• Analyze competitors and market trends to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Work with UX designers to improve workflows and address usability gaps.
• Gather stakeholder feedback to drive iterative product enhancements.

Skills

Product management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from Tier 1 institution (IIT/BITS or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description:

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 1+ years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a driven and analytical Associate Product Manager to help build and scale innovative B2B SaaS products. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, design, sales, and customer success teams to identify customer needs, define product requirements, and deliver impactful solutions. You will contribute to the product lifecycle, from discovery and prioritization to launch and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap and Execution: Own and manage the roadmap for one or more product modules, supporting the entire product lifecycle from discovery and planning to launch and iteration.
• Product Documentation: Create clear and detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories, and acceptance criteria to help engineering teams understand and execute product requirements.
• Customer and Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with sales and customer success teams to understand customer pain points, identify sales pipeline blockers, address retention risks, and translate business needs into product improvements.
• Metrics and Performance Tracking: Define, monitor, and analyze key product metrics, including north-star metrics and leading indicators, to evaluate product performance and guide decision-making.
• Agile Product Delivery: Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, prioritization discussions, and cross-functional meetings to ensure effective execution and alignment.
• Market and Competitor Research: Analyze competitor offerings, industry developments, and emerging market trends to identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
• User Experience and Design: Collaborate with product designers to create intuitive workflows, improve usability, and address user needs, edge cases, and product experience gaps.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from internal stakeholders and customers, identify product gaps, and support iterative enhancements based on evidence and business impact.

Must-Have Skills

• Product Management: Understanding of product discovery, requirement gathering, roadmap planning, prioritization, and product execution.
• Written Communication: Ability to write structured, concise, and persuasive PRDs, product documentation, user stories, and strategy documents.
• Verbal Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and Structured Thinking: Ability to break down ambiguous problems, evaluate alternatives, challenge assumptions, and make evidence-based decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with engineering, design, sales, and customer success teams.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience or exposure to B2B SaaS products, enterprise software, or technology-driven business models.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and product development workflows.
• Understanding of product analytics, customer feedback mechanisms, and competitor research.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1–4 years of experience in product management or a related role.
• Bachelors degree from a Tier 1 institution, such as IIT, BITS, or an equivalent institution.
• Prior experience in a B2B SaaS environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, communicate effectively, and collaborate across teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• First-Principles Thinker: Questions assumptions, identifies root causes, and seeks evidence before forming conclusions.
• Comfortable with Ambiguity: Can navigate evolving requirements and make thoughtful decisions with incomplete information.
• Customer-Focused: Understands customer needs and translates them into practical, high-impact product solutions.
• Technically Collaborative: Can communicate effectively with engineers and bridge the gap between business objectives and technical implementation.
• Clear Communicator: Produces well-structured documentation and communicates ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Growth-Oriented: Actively seeks feedback, learns quickly, and continuously improves their approach.
• Collaborative and Transparent: Values teamwork, maintains a low-ego mindset, and prioritizes shared outcomes over working in silos.

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