Senior Product Manager - UPI

PayU; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PayU in Mumbai seeks an experienced Product Manager for the UPI team to define vision, drive roadmap, and partner with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to ship scalable payment solutions.

You will own requirements, run analytics, assess market trends, and enhance merchant and consumer experiences, with a focus on onboarding, reporting, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of product management experience, preferably in fintech.
• Strong understanding of payment processing and related technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for PayU's UPI product.
• Define and prioritize product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Champion a user-centric approach for merchants and consumers.

Skills

Product management

Roadmap development

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

MBA

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to work with us as part of the UPI team. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for the strategic vision, roadmap, and execution of our UPI payment solutions, driving growth and enhancing the overall merchant and consumer experience. You'll work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams to deliver a best-in-class UPI platform.

Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for PayU's UPI product, aligning with business objectives and market trends.
• Product Ownership: Define and prioritise product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• User Experience: Champion a user-centric approach, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for both merchants and consumers. Gather and analyse user feedback to drive product improvements.
• Payment Method Expertise: Understanding of payment methods will be required. Knowledge of UPI will be an added advantage
• Merchant Experience: Focus on improving the merchant experience for UPI, including onboarding, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilise data analytics and performance metrics to track product performance, identify areas for optimisation, and inform decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates on product progress and performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the fintech industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing at-scale products.
• Strong understanding of payment processing and related technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the Indian payments ecosystem is a plus.