Associate Product Manager

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Job Description

Job Title: Associate Product Manager – Finance Tech

Reporting to: Manager – Group Product

Location Bengaluru, India

• PURPOSE OF ROLE

AB In Bev GCC is a 1300+ strong organization comprising three broad verticals: Operations, Technology and Analytics across multiple geographies.

The Associate Product Manager, Corporate Tech will primarily focus on the following:

The Associate Product Manager - Finance Tech will be responsible for driving product outcomes within the BrewDat platform's data engineering domain. The role will work closely with Finance stakeholders, Global Process Owners, Engineering teams, Architects, and end users to deliver scalable data products and capabilities that enable business value.

The role primarily focuses on: Defining and executing the product vision for BrewDat's data engineering capabilities, including data ingestion, transformation, and serving layers.

Translating Finance and GLOBAL TAX strategic priorities into actionable product roadmaps.

Driving product discovery activities to understand customer needs and business opportunities.

Managing and prioritizing product backlog items to maximize value delivery.

Collaborating with engineering squads to deliver high-quality solutions in an Agile environment.

Measuring adoption, platform performance, and customer satisfaction to continuously improve product outcomes.

• KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Product Strategy & Vision

Define and maintain the product vision and strategy for the assigned product area.

Translate business strategy and customer needs into prioritized product roadmaps.

Align product initiatives with Finance and Analytics transformation objectives.

Continuously evaluate market trends, user feedback, and technology opportunities.

Product Discovery & Customer Engagement

Conduct user interviews, workshops, and discovery sessions with business stakeholders.

Analyze product usage, customer feedback, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

Validate assumptions through experimentation and hypothesis-driven product development.

Build strong relationships with internal customers and business partners.

Product Backlog & Delivery Management

Own and manage the squad backlog, ensuring clear prioritization.

Create and maintain Epics, Features, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria.

Translate business problems into actionable development requirements.

Ensure product requirements are clearly understood by engineering teams.

Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Partner with Engineering, Architecture, and QA teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Product Performance & Continuous Improvement

Define and monitor key product success metrics and KPIs.

Track adoption, platform reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency measures.

Evaluate delivered features to ensure value realization and business outcomes.

Drive a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Collaborate with Global Process Owners, Zone Users, Product Teams, and Leadership stakeholders.

Facilitate alignment across competing priorities and business requirements.

Communicate roadmap status, delivery progress, risks, trade-offs, and business impact.

Partner with Adoption and Change Management teams to successfully launch new capabilities and drive user adoption.

• QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or related discipline.
• Product Management certifications are desirable.

Previous Work Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, or Product Ownership roles.
• Proven experience working within Agile product development environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technology teams.
• Exposure to Finance, Analytics, Data Platforms, or Enterprise Technology products is preferred.

Product Management Skills

• Product Discovery and Customer Research.
• Problem Framing and Solution Validation.
• Roadmap Development and Prioritization.
• Backlog Management.
• Agile Delivery Management.
• Stakeholder Management and Influence.
• KPI Definition and Value Measurement.

Technical Skills

• Experience using Azure DevOps / Azure Boards.
• Strong understanding of:

o Epics

o Features

o User Stories

o Acceptance Criteria

o Agile Frameworks

o Scrum Methodologies

• Familiarity with Data Engineering concepts including:

o Data Ingestion

o Data Transformation

o Data Pipelines

o Data Platforms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Language Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• COMPETENCIES

Behavioral Competencies:

Customer-centric mindset

Analytical and structured thinking

Curiosity and learning agility

Problem-solving orientation

Ownership and accountability

Results-driven execution

Adaptability and resilience

Interpersonal Competencies:

Influencing without authority

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Teamwork and relationship building

Functional Expertise:

Product Discovery and User Research

Product Backlog Management

Agile Product Development

Roadmap Planning

Data-Driven Decision Making

Product Metrics and Success Measurement

Change Management and Adoption

• BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Think Big

Challenges the status quo and develops innovative product solutions that create long-term business value.

Act as an Owner

Takes end-to-end accountability for product outcomes and customer success.

Learn and Grow

Seeks continuous feedback, embraces learning opportunities, and adapts quickly to changing business needs.

Deliver Results

Executes with discipline and focus, balancing speed, quality, and business priorities.

Collaborate Effectively

Builds strong partnerships across Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Business teams.

Lead Through Influence

Aligns stakeholders around a common vision, communicates effectively, and drives decision-making through data and insights.