LOCATION: Singapore (Hybrid)
OBJECTIVES/ PURPOSE OF JOB
Proxtera is a Singapore headquartered entity set up to operationalise the Business sans Borders initiative supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). We empower B2B eCommerce platforms with broader access to global trade and innovative digital solutions, leveraging novel technologies and solutions to simplify cross-platform and cross-border trade around the world. We are growing fast, powering cross-border trading, one platform at a time.
You’ll work in a high-performing team with agility and solutioning ingrained in our DNA. We look for quick learners who are proactive, with a hunger to develop their skills and get their hands dirty. We embrace diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer - building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The Product Director will be responsible for ensuring the success of all our product platforms as we scope our offerings, being the voice of the SME and/or service provider (as our customer) and bringing a business perspective to the development process.
KEY ACTIVITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
● Define business cases and product strategies and lead in its implementation with the engineering team and engineering director.
● Responsible for identifying features and the development of the product roadmap.
● Ensure product requirements meet the needs of our end users and remain aligned to Proxtera ’s vision and overall product strategy.
● Deliver outcomes on-time within budget through ownership of the product backlog: By assessing value, good user stories, clear user acceptance criteria.
● Working closely with the engineering team and UI/UX designers:
○ Lead and inspire the team to explore solutions that delight the customer whilst within technical, operational and financial constraints.
○ Communicate design solutions to ensure smooth delivery of features.
○ Active adoption of user-centred design principles in scoping product features
● Manage alignment with multiple stakeholders, identify risks, implement risk and mitigation plans.
● Monitor data analytics and communicate effectively with business owners and discipline leads.
Share best practices both internally and with customers as a visible product expert.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (e.g. internal customers/business partners, external customers/partners)
● Proxtera leadership & management team
● Engineering team (developers, UI/UX)
● Key external stakeholders in governmental agencies – both, in Singapore and international.
● External: B2B marketplace partners
● External: Financial Institutions, both traditional, fintechs and other service providers offering financing, insurance and related services to businesses
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
● Bachelor’s / University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Product Management or Product Design, or related fields
● Non-graduates with similar professional training in Product Management and Product Design, backed with PM experience (and portfolio) are welcom to apply as well.
○ Examples: General Assembly Product Management Immersive, Google Associate Product Manager (APM) Programme graduate
● Accreditation as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent and understands Design Thinking/Lean principles would be highly desirable.
WORK EXPERIENCE(e.g. health care industry, multinational company, number of years, what level/types of roles, etc)
● Minimum 10 years building and managing a product end-to-end in collaboration with designers and engineers.
● Managed at least two digital productsusing Agile/Scrum process and principles, preferably B2B.
● Relevant experience as a Digital Product Owner / Product Manager with eCommerce, marketplaces, payments, fintech, products
● Solid knowledge of tech stacks in product development and project management (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Tempo) is a must.
● Understands how to use data to drive product decision making.
● Effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Humble, collaborative, team player, willing to step up and support colleagues.
● Worked experience at startups
Tech Stack Experience (Candidates with relevant experience would be highly advantageous)
● Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
● Google Analytics
● Time-tracking tools such as Tempo
● PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar data visualisation software
● Design tools such as Adobe Creative Studio, Figma, Canva
