Product Manager/Sr PM - Integration and Extensibility

As a Product Manager/Sr PM at Simpplr, your primary responsibilities will include defining and executing the product roadmap for integrations, APIs, and extensibility features. You'll build frameworks for customers to develop their integrations and micro-apps, drive the creation of developer tools such as SDKs, and ensure seamless integration with enterprise applications. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand customer needs, and track success metrics.

To apply for the Product Manager/Sr PM position at Simpplr, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and have at least 5 years of product management experience with a focus on developer tools, integrations, and APIs. Hands-on experience as a software engineer and knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and frontend technologies are crucial.

Successful candidates for the Product Manager/Sr PM role at Simpplr should have strong analytical skills to track KPIs, excellent technical communication abilities to translate complex requirements into user-friendly features, and a solid understanding of integrations and developer ecosystems. A self-starter attitude with a growth mindset is also key in this fast-paced environment.

In your role as a Product Manager/Sr PM at Simpplr, your work will significantly enhance customer engagement by building extensible frameworks that allow them to create custom integrations and micro-apps. By enabling seamless interactions between our platform and popular enterprise applications, you will help improve their productivity and overall employee experience.

At Simpplr, you'll thrive in a collaborative and innovative work environment that supports flexibility through our Hub-Hybrid-Remote model. This means you can work from our Gurugram office, a mix of home and office, or remotely, depending on your role. We prioritize employee well-being and believe that a positive work culture leads to better performance.

When answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience in developing or managing API-driven platforms. Discuss specific projects where you contributed to API design, implementation, and integration efforts, particularly focusing on the outcomes and improvements your work brought to the platform.

Explain your process for collecting and analyzing customer feedback. Highlight how you prioritize feedback based on impact, feasibility, and strategic goals. Provide an example of a time when customer insights directly influenced your product decisions.

Discuss your methods for fostering teamwork, such as regular check-ins, using project management tools, and maintaining open lines of communication. Share an experience where effective collaboration led to successful product outcomes.

Talk about key performance indicators (KPIs) you typically track, such as adoption rates, user engagement, and feedback scores. Discuss how you analyze data to iterate on product features and improve customer satisfaction.

Share your familiarity with microservices, emphasizing how this architecture enhances scalability and flexibility in building applications. Provide examples of how you've applied or benefited from microservices in previous roles.

Use this opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills. Choose a technical topic related to your expertise and explain it in layman's terms, focusing on how it impacts users and the overall product.

Answer by mentioning your methods for keeping up with industry trends, such as following thought leaders on social media, attending webinars or conferences, and reading relevant publications. Highlight how this knowledge informs your product management approach.

Provide a specific example that illustrates your ability to manage both technical details and broader strategic goals. Explain how you achieved a balance while driving product development forward.

Discuss your experience with agile project management tools (like Jira or Trello) and how you utilize these tools to track progress, prioritize tasks, and streamline the development process.

Share your passion for creating innovative solutions that enhance user experience and address customer pain points. Discuss what draws you to the IT sector, such as the rapid advancements, the opportunity for problem-solving, and the impact of technology on everyday life.