Product Manager I

About the Team

The Central Tech Platform team at Meesho powers product, business, analytics, tech and data science use cases in the organisation

About the Role

As a Product Manager of the team, you’ll be responsible for one or more of the product charters, playing a crucial role that helps teams across Meesho 10x by improving their productivity and making each step of product development data-driven. You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, analysts and data scientists across the organisation to facilitate the successful delivery of product initiatives. You’ll handle change and risk effectively, collaborate to make timely decisions, communicate appropriately, and adjust plans intelligently in a changing environment.

We’re looking for Product Managers who can deliver on the roadmaps of technical products, independently drive, be resourceful, and deliver results with minimal direction through solid collaboration.

What you will do

• Drive technical products while managing cross-team collaboration and complex project schedules, removing roadblocks and driving to completion.
• Define and drive the roadmap for a given charter in the Central Tech Platform, supporting Meesho’s iterative product mindset while prioritising business needs and impact.
• Establish workflows and processes to maximize the platform's potential, reduce onboarding friction, and improve time to market for the given solutions.
• Engage with Central Tech Platform stakeholders to streamline processes, simplify execution with actionable plans, manage on-time releases, introduce tools for efficiencies, and help the teams with execution.
• Communicate regularly with senior management on status, risks, and change control and, where needed, improve processes for completeness and efficiency.
• Incorporate metrics into all stages and communications of programs to remove subjectivity and ensure data-driven decision-making.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with highly technical engineering/data/analytics teams in a technical product management role.
• Experience managing products/projects across cross-functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules.
• Superb communication skills; ability to represent programs from business, product, and technical perspectives.
• An aptitude for technology and the ability to quickly understand new technologiesStrong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage stakeholders.
• Brownie points for a Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience as a software developer, data engineer, or analyst will be a plus.
• Experience working with internal or platform product teams in a fast-growing organisation will be a plus

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.

We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.

Know more about Meesho here : [https://www.meesho.io/>