Senior Manager - New Product Development/Innovation & Product Management

Role Overview:

As a Senior Manager for NPD, Innovation, and Product Management, you will serve as the strategic architect behind our next generation of market-leading offerings. You will lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, transforming complex consumer insights into actionable product roadmaps that drive sustainable business growth. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure seamless execution from concept to commercialization. By championing a culture of innovation, you will directly influence our competitive positioning and deliver superior value to our customers, ensuring our portfolio remains at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Spearhead the end-to-end New Product Development process to ensure a robust pipeline that meets evolving market demands and revenue targets.

- Translate deep consumer insights and market trends into innovative product strategies that differentiate our brand in a crowded marketplace.

- Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, design, and commercial teams to maintain high standards of product quality and timely market entry.

- Define and manage the long-term product roadmap, aligning technical capabilities with overarching business objectives to maximize ROI.

- Conduct rigorous competitive analysis and performance tracking to refine product positioning and optimize the lifecycle of existing offerings.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in building and executing comprehensive product strategies that bridge the gap between technical feasibility and commercial viability.

- Proven ability to synthesize complex consumer data and market research into clear, actionable product requirements for diverse stakeholder groups.

- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership toward a unified vision.

- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making to prioritize features and manage product backlogs effectively.

- A postgraduate degree in Management or Engineering from a premier institute is highly preferred to navigate the strategic complexities of this role.

- High degree of adaptability and self-motivation, with the ability to thrive in a distributed or hybrid work environment across multiple locations in India.