Senior Product Manager, Platform & Integrations

Checkmate; India; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkmate is seeking a senior product leader to own the platform and integrations. You will define a multi-year vision, mentor at least one direct report, and conduct market and competitive analysis to uncover new integration opportunities.

You will develop a balanced product roadmap spanning foundational infrastructure, new integrations, and strategic goals, and present insights to the executive team for informed decisions. Experience with APIs and SaaS platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 8+ years in software product management, with platform focus.
• Experience in restaurant SaaS is a plus.
• Proven track record launching API-driven platforms and integrations.
• Experience mentoring product managers.
• Expert API and system integration knowledge.
• Proficient in agile methods and data-driven decision making.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion a multi-year product vision and strategy for the platform and integrations.
• Mentor and develop at least one direct report.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify new integration opportunities and unmet needs.
• Develop and manage a product roadmap balancing foundational infrastructure, new integration development, and long-term goals.
• Effectively present product strategy, insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team and other key stakeholders.
• Translate API specs into user stories and requirements in collaboration with engineering.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle for all integrations from discovery to launch and iteration.
• Collaborate with engineering to build scalable platform services and integrations.
• Identify and resolve risks and dependencies for seamless integration with internal/external systems.
• Own relationships with external integration partners for smooth implementations.

Skills

Product management

Strategic thinking

Agile

Mentoring

Executive communication

Restaurant SaaS experience

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

• Define and champion a clear, multi-year product vision and strategy for the platform and integrations, aligned with overall business objectives
• Mentor and develop at least one direct report, fostering a culture of excellence and growth within the product team
• Conduct thorough market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify new integration opportunities and unmet needs
• Develop and manage a product roadmap that balances foundational infrastructure projects, new integration development, and long-term strategic goals
• Effectively present product strategy, insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team and other key stakeholders

Product Strategy & Leadership:

• Define and champion a clear, multi-year product vision and strategy for the platform and integrations, aligned with overall business objectives
• Mentor and develop at least one direct report, fostering a culture of excellence and growth within the product team
• Conduct thorough market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify new integration opportunities and unmet needs
• Develop and manage a product roadmap that balances foundational infrastructure projects, new integration development, and long-term strategic goals
• Effectively present product strategy, insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team and other key stakeholders

Technical Execution & Integrations:

• Demonstrate expert technical acumen by translating complex API specs and technical documentation into detailed user stories, functional requirements, and business solutions
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle for all integrations, from initial discovery and technical design to launch and iteration
• Collaborate closely with engineering to build scalable, reliable, and high-quality platform services and integrations
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues, risks, and dependencies across multiple internal and external systems to ensure seamless integration
• Own the relationship with external integration partners, ensuring smooth implementation and interoperability

Data-Driven Optimization & Communication:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for platform health, integration performance, and product success
• Use data-driven insights to optimize the product, prioritize features, and make sound investment decisions
• Act as the subject matter expert and primary advocate for the platform and its critical role within the organization. Build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful launches

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in software product management, with a significant portion in a technical or platform-focused role
• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience in restaurant SaaS
• Proven track record of launching and managing successful, complex technical products, such as platforms, APIs, or large-scale integrations
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to leveraging AI tools to perform job duties; this is a requirement for every team member at the company
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring product managers
• Expert-level technical acumen with a deep understanding of APIs, system integration patterns, and platform architecture
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to derive insights from both quantitative and qualitative data
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong presentation skills with executive presence
• Flexibility to work during US hours at least till 5 pm ET is essential for this role