Product Manager

Company Description Airtel is a leading telecommunications provider focused on delivering global connectivity and enabling a truly “Digital India” for millions of individuals and businesses. The organization combines innovation, scale, and ownership to build impactful solutions, including 5G, IoT, IQ, Airtel Black, and comprehensive enterprise services. With 5G services launched across thousands of cities and towns and a subscriber base exceeding 574 million as of 2023, Airtel offers a dynamic environment for professionals working on cutting-edge technology and large-scale products. The company’s extensive network infrastructure and distribution reach cover nearly 96% of India’s population. Airtel is also committed to sustainability, reducing energy use, paper consumption, and e-waste while fostering early ownership and diverse career growth for its team members.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Product Manager role based in Chennai. The Product Manager will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of telecom and digital products, including ideation, requirements definition, roadmap planning, and feature prioritization. The role involves collaborating with engineering, design, data, marketing, and sales teams to build customer-centric solutions, particularly in areas such as 5G, digital services, and enterprise offerings. The Product Manager will analyze market trends, customer feedback, and performance metrics to refine product strategy and drive adoption, engagement, and revenue growth. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing product specifications, coordinating cross-functional execution, tracking product performance, and continuously enhancing the user experience while aligning with Airtel’s business goals and sustainability principles.

Qualifications

• Product management and strategy skills, including experience in roadmap development, feature prioritization, and end-to-end product lifecycle ownership.
• Data and analytical skills, such as proficiency in using metrics, dashboards, and customer insights to guide decisions and optimize product performance.
• Technical and domain understanding of telecom, digital services, or related technology sectors (e.g., 5G, IoT, cloud, enterprise solutions).
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with engineering, design, marketing, operations, and sales teams.
• User-centric mindset with experience in defining requirements, writing clear product documentation, and supporting UX/UI improvements.
• Relevant experience in product roles, ideally in large-scale consumer or enterprise products; prior experience in telecommunications or digital platforms is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or similar) is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and take early ownership in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.