· Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business goals.
· Gather and prioritize product requirements from stakeholders, including customers, sales, and engineering teams.
· Work closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches.
· Develop and manage product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization of tasks.
· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform product decisions.
· Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, using data to drive continuous improvement.
· Facilitate agile development processes, including sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings.
· Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
· Act as a product evangelist, representing the product in internal and external forums.
· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
· Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for the product.
· Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of software applications.
· Identify, document, and track defects and issues through to resolution.
· Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements and user stories.
· Participate in requirement reviews, design reviews, and other activities to ensure quality standards.
· Automate repetitive testing tasks using appropriate tools and frameworks.
· Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues.
· Ensure that all testing activities align with project timelines and delivery milestones.
· Provide detailed and accurate test reports and metrics to stakeholders.
· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team.
Required Skills and Knowledge
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
· 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role.
· 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or software testing.
· Strong technical background with a solid understanding of software development and web technologies.
· Experience with agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
· Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
· Experience with test automation tools.
· Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Java).
· Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
· Experience with product lifecycle management and go-to-market strategies.
· Knowledge of user experience (UX) principles and design thinking.
· Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques.
· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
· Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.