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Product Manager Job Description

This product manager job description is for tech and SaaS companies that need someone to own the problem, roadmap and outcomes of a product area. It covers discovery, prioritisation, delivery with engineering and measuring impact.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – PRODUCT MANAGER

Job Title:
Product Manager
Department:
Product
Reports To:
Head of Product / CEO
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
4–8 years, including 2+ in product management
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Product Manager will own the vision, roadmap and outcomes for [Product Area] at [Company Name], deeply understanding customers and working with engineering, design and business teams to deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Define product vision and strategy for [Product Area]
  2. Conduct customer interviews, surveys and usage analysis
  3. Write clear PRDs and user stories with acceptance criteria
  4. Prioritise the roadmap based on impact, effort and strategy
  5. Work daily with engineering and design through delivery
  6. Plan launches with marketing, sales and support
  7. Define success metrics and track them post launch
  8. Run experiments and iterate on features
  9. Communicate roadmap and trade-offs to leadership
  10. Analyse competition and market trends

Required Skills

  • Customer discovery and problem framing
  • Prioritisation frameworks
  • Data analysis (SQL / analytics tools)
  • Written communication
  • Cross-functional leadership

Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate in engineering, design, business or related field; MBA is a plus
  • 4–8 years of experience with 2+ in product management

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • B2B SaaS or [Domain] experience
  • Technical background
  • Experience with Indian SME or Bharat users

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
Target metric for product area[Metric] to [Target]Quarterly
Feature adoption after launch[Percentage]% of active usersPer launch
Roadmap commitments delivered[Percentage]%Quarterly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • ESOPs (if applicable)

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short note on a product decision you made and its result. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Product Manager – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Product
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the product manager role exists and where it sits in Product
  • 10 role-specific responsibilities, starting with define product vision and strategy for [Product Area]
  • Required skills such as customer discovery and problem framing and prioritisation frameworks, so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (4–8 years, including 2+ in product management) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. target metric for product area, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Hiring your first PM in a founder-led startup
  • Giving a product area clear ownership
  • Moving from feature requests to outcome-led roadmaps
  • Launching a new product line

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Head of Product / CEO) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the product manager will spend most time on
  3. 3Describe the product area, customer segment (B2B, B2C) and current stage of the product
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • Describe the outcome you expect the PM to move, not just tasks
  • Use a product case interview relevant to your domain
  • Clarify whether the PM manages designers or works alongside them

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Frequently asked questions

What does a product manager do?+

A product manager decides what to build and why, using customer insight and data, writes requirements, prioritises the roadmap and works with engineering and design to launch and improve the product.

How is product manager different from project manager?+

A product manager owns what to build and the outcomes; a project manager owns how and when a defined scope is delivered.

Do product managers need coding?+

Not necessarily, but technical understanding helps in working with engineers and making trade-offs.

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