Lead Product Engineer

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking a Lead Engineer for the Product Insights Hub to own end-to-end product requirements from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization. You will align with PD, Marketing, Product Planning, CC & Quality, and Sales to ensure outcomes that drive customer value.

You will translate business needs into detailed specifications and user stories, drive cross-functional delivery, and collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and System Intelligence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering; MBA/PGDM or analytics-related degree preferred.
• 3–7 years in product management or cross-functional delivery with data analytics exposure.
• Industry experience in consultancy, automotive, mobility, tech or analytics domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and own product requirements across lifecycle (ideation to launch and post-launch optimization).
• Translate business requirements into detailed specifications, user stories, and backlog items for execution.
• Serve as interface between Product Insights Hub and PD, Marketing, Product Planning, CC & Quality, Sales to ensure alignment.
• Drive cross-functional delivery and orchestration from insight generation to product implementation.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and System Intelligence teams to ensure insights are actionable.
• Translate analytics outputs into product improvements and decision inputs.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Ownership & accountability

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

MBA/PGDM or analytics-related

Tools

JIRA

Dashboards / Analytics platforms

Job description

Lead Engineer - PIH Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Tasks and Deliverables

• Gather, define, and prioritize product requirements across lifecycle (ideation to launch and post-launch optimization) aligned to customer needs and business objectives.
• Own business use case definition and prioritization, ensuring focus on high-impact product and customer outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and actionable backlog items for execution.
• Act as the primary interface between Product Insights Hub and business stakeholders (PD, Marketing, Product Planning, CC & Quality, Sales) to ensure alignment.
• Drive cross-functional delivery orchestration, ensuring smooth execution from insight generation to product implementation.
• Collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and System Intelligence teams to ensure insights are relevant, actionable, and aligned to business needs.
• Translate analytics outputs (vehicle usage, customer behavior, feature usage, failure data) into product improvements and decision inputs.
• Enable data-driven decision-making, providing strong business storytelling and insight communication to stakeholders.
• Ensure closure of insight-to-action loop by feeding outputs back into product development for implementation.
• Track and monitor value realization of product initiatives, ensuring measurable business impact from insights.

Critical Must-Have Deliverables

• Clearly defined and prioritized product use cases and requirement backlog
• Structured product specifications and user stories aligned to business needs
• Strong cross-functional alignment and delivery execution across stakeholders
• Effective translation of analytics insights into product decisions and actions
• Established value realization tracking for implemented product initiatives

Experience Minimum 3-7 years of experience in product management, or cross-functional delivery roles, with strong exposure to data-driven or analytics-led environments.

Industry Preferred Consultancy, Automotive, Mobility, Technology, Analytics, or Data-Driven Product Development domains.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Master’s in Business management – MBA / PGDM from Premier Business school, Data Analytics, or related field.

Good-to-Have Deliverables

• Implementation of data-driven product prioritization frameworks
• Continuous enhancement of product decision-making through analytics adoption
• Development of standardized templates for product requirements and insight consumption
• Driving best practices in insight storytelling and stakeholder engagement

Functional Competencies

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (end-to-end)
• Ability to translate business problems into product requirements and solutions
• Working knowledge of analytics, KPI frameworks, and data-driven decision making
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and delivery alignment

Tools and Techniques Used

• Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Product backlog and requirement management tools (e.g., JIRA)
• Dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics platforms

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and business storytelling capability
• High stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong ownership, execution focus, and accountability
• Structured problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in ambiguity and drive clarity across team

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.

Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

Experience Level Senior Level