Associate Product Manager

vFairs; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

vFairs, a leading all-in-one event management platform, seeks an Associate Product Manager to shape the future of our products and influence millions of users. You will drive ideation, collaborate with engineering and design, and transform concepts into tangible features that delight users.

You will craft user stories, PRDs, and detailed specs, while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Product management.
• Ability to gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps, and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive growth
• Knowledge of databases and a good understanding of software development
• Comfortable working in a technical environment & can handle technical conversations with software engineers as well as understand the experience from a user's perspective
• Comfort with creating user stories (or applying the JTBD framework) and managing a backlog with tools like Slack, Jira, and Asana.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban
• Wireframing and prototyping experience using a mainstream tool like Figma, Sketch, or other equivalents
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to empathize with consumers
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English with an ability to motivate teams and act as a product evangelist
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop user personas, user stories, interaction flows, and sitemaps/navigations for the product in hand
• Work with designers and engineers to develop a wireframe/prototype that is clear and actionable
• Decide on a set of product features and write specifications/PRDs for a product with great detail to document functional and aesthetic aspects of what needs to be built.
• Create wireframes of the intended user experience to guide tech teams to comprehend user experience
• Ability to analyze click flows and generate insights on user behavior patterns from data.
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and quality assurance on building the "right product" by explaining specifications, guiding user experience, reviewing deliverables, and conveying an exciting vision.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure solutions are ultimately delivered in a timely manner.
• Create meaningful experiments to test out hypotheses, execute them, and share findings along with recommended actions
• Support Customer Support, Sales Enablement, and Product Marketing in the development of feature descriptions and new release content
• Suggest product enhancements to improve user experience
• Performing validation testing of production releases, bug fixes, and feature requests.

Skills

Product management

Customer experience

Technical empathy

User stories

Agile methodologies

Wireframing

Problem solving

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Jira

Asana

Slack

Job description

vFairs is an all-in-one event management platform and Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader helping event planners power conferences, trade shows, and corporate events with in-person, hybrid, and virtual solutions. Our platform includes event registration, on-site badge printing, mobile apps, and more, managing the entire event lifecycle from planning through analytics. Rated 4.9/5 for customer support and recognized as a top platform on G2, we're known for robust technology and customer service that goes the extra mile. vFairs has a transparent, fast-paced, and collaborative culture, with geographically distributed teams united by strong processes and the autonomy to drive solutions forward.

Job Description

Are you someone who sees our products from a unique perspective? Are you a passionate problem solver with a keen eye for user experiences and design? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we have an exciting career opportunity for you!

We are thrilled to announce that we have an open position for an Associate Product Manager within our dynamic Product Team. If you've ever considered making a switch to a role that allows you to shape the future of our products and influence the behaviors of thousands of users, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in our product offerings.

You'll have the chance to:

Shape Ideas: Take concepts from the ground up and turn them into actionable product plans. Your creative insights will be the driving force behind new features and enhancements.

Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and design, to transform your ideas into tangible products that meet user needs and exceed expectations.

Impact Millions: Your work will have a direct impact on the behavior of millions of people who use our products. You'll help create experiences that truly matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop user personas, user stories, interaction flows, and sitemaps/navigations for the product in hand
  
• Work with designers and engineers to develop a wireframe/prototype that is clear and actionable
  
• Decide on a set of product features and write specifications/PRDs for a product with great detail to document functional and aesthetic aspects of what needs to be built.
  
• Create wireframes of the intended user experience to guide tech teams to comprehend user experience
  
• Ability to analyze click flows and generate insights on user behavior patterns from data.
  
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and quality assurance on building the "right product" by explaining specifications, guiding user experience, reviewing deliverables, and conveying an exciting vision.
  
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure solutions are ultimately delivered in a timely manner.
  
• Create meaningful experiments to test out hypotheses, execute them, and share findings along with recommended actions
  
• Support Customer Support, Sales Enablement, and Product Marketing in the development of feature descriptions and new release content
  
• Suggest product enhancements to improve user experience
  
• Performing validation testing of production releases, bug fixes, and feature requests.
  

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in Product management.
  
• Ability to gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps, and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive growth
  
• Knowledge of databases and a good understanding of software development
  
• Comfortable working in a technical environment & can handle technical conversations with software engineers as well as understand the experience from a user's perspective
  
• Comfort with creating user stories (or applying the JTBD framework) and managing a backlog with tools like Slack, Jira, and Asana.
  
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban
  
• Wireframing and prototyping experience using a mainstream tool like Figma, Sketch, or other equivalents
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to empathize with consumers
  
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English with an ability to motivate teams and act as a product evangelist
  
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams