nurture.farm - Senior Product Manager/Product Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of our products. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with focused execution, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven by data-centric decision-making.

About Nurture.Farm and Nurture.Retail:

At nurture.farm, we are putting the farmer at the center of everything we do. We are building a more resilient and sustainable farming ecosystem by reducing risks and improving the quality of life for the farmers and their families through digitization of the farming life cycle, financial inclusion of the farming community, and affordable timely access to products, technologies, advisory and services. We are a part of the UPL group, India's largest and world's 5th largest agro chemical company with presence in 120+ countries.

We are a customer-obsessed organization that enables employees to create products and services that transform the lives of farmers. We are a technology-led organization, anchored on leveraging technology to solve scalable and sustainable solutions for the farming ecosystem. We are a young entrepreneurial startup that wants to learn, create and adapt every day. We aspire to create a happy and productive workplace for our employees, that embodies respect and transparency in every part of the organization.

Nurture.Retail is a B2B Agri Input e-commerce marketplace which provides the small retailers with access to more than 20000+ SKUs of Seeds, Pesticides, Insecticides and other Agri Input materials.

Responsibilities:-

End-to-End Product Ownership:

- Take complete ownership of product development from conceptualization to delivery, scaling the product by 10x in collaboration with business teams.

- Manage the product lifecycle, including need discovery, problem identification, solution ideation, roadmap building, and prioritization, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with engineering, design, agronomy, operations, supply chain, and business development teams to build cohesive product strategies.

- Partner with internal teams to gather input and develop roadmaps, balancing multiple perspectives and ensuring alignment across functions.

User-Centric Development:

- Champion the voice of the customer and the end user throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with UX and design teams to deliver products that meet and exceed user expectations.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

- Leverage data analytics and research (both qualitative and quantitative) to drive product enhancements, validate hypotheses, and identify areas for optimization.

- Conduct A/B testing, user feedback sessions, and competitor analysis to make informed product decisions and prioritize development efforts.

Entrepreneurial and Result-Oriented Mindset:

- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and bias for action, balancing managing existing products at scale and building new solutions from scratch.

- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering measurable results and scaling innovative solutions for the marketplace and sellers.

Marketplaces and Seller Experience:

- Conceptualize and develop products focused on marketplace growth and seller experience. Prioritise and iterate based on market needs, competitive analysis, and feedback.

Stakeholder Communication:

- Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to senior management and cross-functional partners. Proactively solicit feedback and incorporate inputs to drive continuous improvement and product innovation.

Leadership and Mentorship:

- Mentor and guide junior product managers, sharing best practices, and contributing to a learning-oriented, innovative product team culture.

Qualifications:-

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.

- 4+ (6+ for Senior PM) years of experience in product management, Strategy in Consumer Tech, software development, or related field.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights.

- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, and statistical software.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence decision-making.

- Proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Passion for technology and innovation, with a customer-centric mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:-

- Experience working in Agile development methodologies.

- Familiarity with product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana.

- Knowledge of UX design principles and best practices.

- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and product management frameworks.