Top 3 must-have's:
1. Computer Science/Software Engineering degree or very similar (Mathematics has worked) - a Software Engineer turned Technical Product Manager without the degree COULD work
- 2. 10+ recent years in technical product management, particularly with a SaaS service (preferably no FinTech or AI/Machine Learning). At least 3+ of the YOE should have been for one company: DESIGNING, DEVELOPING and OWNING the product - working with stakeholders or customers but also working on the backend. Lead experience is a plus.Client will be looking for keywords on resumes: UML, diagrams, design, backend, business modeling, etc.
- Want to see someone who has truly been hands on with the FLC of the product, technically from inception and functionally as product manager.
- This person was most likely once an Engineer
3. Good tenure
We are expanding operations to different industries, so now we are creating a new Product team for better SaaS development and support. It benefits from the backing of an established, profitable global business. Our goal is to build a new, improved SaaS platform tailored for streaming solutions, enabling clients to launch custom mobile, TV, and web apps for live and VOD content. And in the next three years, to become the No.1 vendor of streaming SaaS solutions in the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic:Participate in discussions, understand the product's business model and the international market landscape.
- Identify customer pain points and define clear product requirements that address these needs.
- keeping on trend with the global and local market environment.
- Translate insights into product requirements that meet the needs of clients across diverse regions.
Platform Design & Development:
- Create the architecture, feature development, and scalability of the next-generation SaaS platform, ensuring flexibility and modern cloud-based architecture.
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable products.
- Business responsibility:Based on business planning, to create reasonable business models, including operations management processes, business modeling, and product definition.
- Lifecycle Management:Manage the full product lifecycle, from ideation through to deployment, ensuring that the platform meets quantifiable business goals.
Qualifications:
- Strong logical thinking and system abstraction skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Must be highly self-motivated and capable of leading a team to deliver high-quality results.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure smooth product development and launch.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Ability to leverage analytics and metrics to inform decisions, ensuring continuous product improvement and customer satisfaction.
- Market & Competitive Analysis: Stay informed of industry trends and competitor activities in the OTT and SaaS spaces.
- Market Development: Spearhead the product launch and operations, leveraging the drawing on global resources and insights. Requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in enterprise software systems, particularly in cloud services for content management or large-scale internet platforms (B2B and B2C) with millions of users.
- Experience in designing open platforms is preferred.
- SaaS experience will be preferred, particularly with familiarity in agile environments.
- Proven ability to operate in startup environments, with experience in unicorn-level companies preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in large-scale software design methodologies (RUP, UML), with strong experience in cloud-based systems and scalable architectures.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Must be self-driven and capable of operating in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Global Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, understanding the needs of global clients and adapting strategies to different markets.
- Preferred Skills:Experience in unicorn startups or similar high-growth environments.
- Experience with cloud-based SaaS architectures and large-scale product design.
- OTT and video streaming experience is a plus but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with mobile/TV app ecosystems (iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV) and content delivery.
