Senior Product Manager I

Nielsen; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen in Bengaluru is seeking a Product Manager to own the product vision and roadmap for a strategic area. You will collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success to deliver value end-to-end.

The role requires 4+ years in product management, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to translate customer needs into detailed requirements. A Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/Business is required; MBA is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in product management or similar roles.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Solid understanding of software development processes and technologies; able to engage in technical discussions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Deep empathy for users and a passion for building products that solve real problems.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business; MBA is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for your assigned product area.
• Own and manage the product roadmap; prioritize features based on value and feasibility.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews for insights.
• Define KPIs; monitor performance and drive data-driven iterations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate progress clearly.
• Mentor junior product managers when needed.

Skills

Product management

Strategic thinking

Technical acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it's consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it's consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

• Product Strategy & Vision: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for your assigned product area, aligning it with the company's overall strategic goals. Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to inform product direction.
• Roadmap Ownership: Own and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on strategic value, customer impact, and technical feasibility. Clearly communicate the roadmap to stakeholders across the organization.
• Requirements Definition: Translate user needs, business requirements, and technical capabilities into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success teams throughout the product lifecycle. Facilitate effective communication and decision-making to ensure successful product delivery.
• Market & Customer Research: Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to gain deep insights into user behavior, pain points, and emerging trends.
• Data-Driven Performance & Iteration: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for your products, monitor performance, and leverage data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and guide future iterations. Comfort with analyzing and interpreting complex datasets is essential.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing expectations and communicating product updates and progress.
• Mentorship: Potentially mentor junior product managers, sharing best practices and contributing to the growth of the product team.

Qualifications

• Experience: Overall 4+ years of experience in product management or similar roles within product companies, with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling complex products.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to think strategically and translate broad visions into actionable plans and detailed product requirements.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of software development processes and technologies. Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering teams.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to use data to drive product decisions.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Customer Focus: A deep empathy for users and a passion for creating products that solve real problems.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA a strong plus