Manager II, Product Launch Strategist

About Circles.Life

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands through its offerings.

Having pioneered a successful blueprint for disrupting the telco space in Singapore, Circles has since launched its own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. Circles has also partnered with other telco operators to launch digital services, enabling our partners to accelerate growth and capture market share within a short period of time.

Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.

We are backed by global investors such as Sequoia, Warburg Pincus, EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned backers of industry-shaking innovators.

About the Role

The Product Solutions team is responsible for launching successful telco businesses for enterprise clients on our SaaS platform. This involves working with strategic clients to define business requirements, working with cross-functional teams to enrich our SaaS platform to support those requirements, and localizing the SaaS platform for each client.

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Product Management (Product Launch Strategist) to provide strategic leadership for our product team, orchestrate product launch initiatives, and ensure exceptional product delivery while mentoring a team of talented Product Managers.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Go-to-Market

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive client engagement strategies for enterprise product launches and feature releases
• Establish frameworks that enable Product Managers to work backwards from a clear goal, plan proactively, and manage risks
• Create and maintain essential workstreams and artifacts that support successful product delivery

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Enable and guide product managers to align product scope with internal and external stakeholders, define localization requirements, and deliver quality features and journeys
• Coach team members to take on additional responsibilities, engage effectively with clients, and manage competing priorities
• Ensure consistent quality across all product outputs by providing guidance on problem solving, writing, and attention to detail

Organizational Effectiveness

• Ensure clear communication and alignment across teams and functions
• Identify and escalate accountability and process gaps to appropriate leadership
• Influence cross-functional processes and build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience with 3+ years in leadership roles
• Proven track record of successful enterprise product launches and GTM execution
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Strong mentorship skills with demonstrated ability to develop product talent
• Experience navigating complex organizational dynamics and influencing without authority
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred