Senior Product Manager.
Location : Hybrid - Gurgaon.
Department : Technology / Engineering.
Experience Level : 8+ Years.
Employment Type : Full-Time.
About the Role :
- We are looking for a seasoned Senior Product Manager to lead the development of our core messaging experience - including chat, groups, notifications, media sharing, presence, and real-time features.
- This role requires deep domain expertise in consumer messaging platforms, a strong technical foundation, and a sharp focus on user experience.
- You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and marketing to define the roadmap, prioritize features, and drive execution from concept to launch in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Product Strategy & Vision.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for core messaging features.Define and drive a long-term product vision aligned with the company's mission and market trends.Translate user needs, competitive analysis, and internal insights into actionable product roadmaps.Feature Definition & Delivery.Design and deliver features such as : .
Real-time 1 : 1 and group messaging.Typing indicators, read receipts, and delivery status.Push notifications and in-app alerts.Media sharing (images, videos, voice notes, files).User presence and status indicators.Message reactions, quoting, forwarding, and replies.Collaborate with designers to create simple, intuitive, and delightful user experiences.Work with engineers to define detailed product requirements (PRDs), user stories, and acceptance criteria.Execution & Delivery :
Prioritize product features and enhancements based on user value, tech feasibility, and business goals.Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and product releases in partnership with engineering leads.Own KPIs for feature adoption, reliability, latency, and engagement - and use data to make informed decisions.User-Centered Development.
Conduct user research and competitive benchmarking to identify gaps and opportunities.Champion the voice of the user throughout the product development lifecycle.Collaborate with customer support to gather feedback, analyze complaints, and improve user satisfaction.Cross-Functional Collaboration.
Coordinate across backend (Erlang, Java), frontend (Android, iOS, Web), DevOps, QA, and design teams.Work closely with marketing, legal, and growth teams for go-to-market (GTM) strategy and launch readiness.Serve as a domain expert and evangelist for messaging within the organization.Required Qualifications :
8+ years of product management experience, with at least 5+ years in messaging, social, or communication products.Proven track record of delivering complex consumer-facing mobile apps at scale.Deep understanding of real-time communication systems, messaging protocols (XMPP, MQTT), and backend / frontend dependencies.Strong technical literacy - comfortable working closely with engineers on architecture and tradeoffs.Experience working in agile environments, writing PRDs, managing sprints, and driving iterative product development.Highly analytical and data-driven; strong proficiency with product analytics tools ( Amplitude, Mixpanel, Firebase).(ref : iimjobs.com)