Senior Associate, Product Strategy

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

We are seeking a Product Strategy Manager with 3-5 years of experience to join our team. In this role, you will translate market insights and business objectives into actionable product strategies that drive growth and competitive advantage. You'll work cross-functionally to influence product direction and align stakeholders through structured thinking, compelling insights, and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to identify strategic opportunities and inform product direction
• Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights that guide product decisions and business strategy
• Develop structured frameworks and strategic models to evaluate product opportunities and prioritize initiatives
• Create compelling presentations and strategic narratives that effectively communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales) to align on strategic priorities and implementation plans
• Design and execute research projects to validate assumptions and gather insights about customer needs and market trends
• Monitor key metrics and market indicators to measure strategy effectiveness and recommend course corrections
• Support leadership in strategic planning processes and business reviews

 Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product strategy, management consulting, or similar strategic roles
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Strong analytical skills with experience turning complex data into actionable insights
• Excellence in structured communication, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to create compelling, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives
• Experience with market research methodologies and competitive analysis
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management skills and ability to drive initiatives independently
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment

 Ideal Candidate Strengths

• Exceptional storytelling abilities through data visualization and presentation design
• Strategic mindset balanced with practical, execution-focused approach
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to create structure in undefined situations
• Strong business acumen and understanding of product development processes
• Ability to influence stakeholders through compelling reasoning and evidence
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape product direction through strategic thinking and impactful communication in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will blend analytical rigor with creative problem-solving to drive meaningful outcomes for our business and customers.