Product Manager / Product Owner
Product Manager / Product Owner Company Overview Cellar AI is revolutionizing point-of-purchase marketing by transforming sales associates into top brand influencers. Our mission is to reshape the future of retail marketing, empowering these associates with high-performance educational marketing and micro-incentives. Leveraging insights from behavioral economics, we're redefining the role of sales associates, turning them into skilled marketers who drive sales at the point of purchase. Our technology solution is fun, rewarding, and seamless, designed to elevate brand equity and create unforgettable customer experiences. By empowering all stakeholders in the retail industry, Cellar is setting a new standard in the retail ecosystem. About the Role We are seeking a proactive, experienced Product Manager/Product Owner to act as the critical link between our business stakeholders and engineering teams. The ideal candidate is organized, self-driven, and excited about taking full ownership of our product portfolio, which currently includes: Cellar – In active launches with two brands and three distributors. Blush – Additional product in our portfolio, preparing for a pilot launch. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at translating business requirements into actionable engineering tasks, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, we would love to hear from you. Job Details: This is a part-time (15-20 hours weekly) remote position open to global candidates. The salary range for this role is depending on experience & location. Key Responsibilities Project & Team Management • Lead and own standups with the engineering team, driving accountability, cadence, and output. • Review end-of-day (EOD) updates from engineers; provide feedback or clarifications as needed. • Collaborate with offshore engineers in IST time zones to ensure smooth project workflows. • Track and manage vendor timesheets, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payment. Requirement Gathering & Prioritization • Collect and synthesize product feature requests and feedback from stakeholders (e.g., CEO and client-facing leads). • Conduct ongoing evaluations of new feature requests or enhancements. • Develop clear, actionable briefs and collaborate with engineering to discuss viable solutions. • Create, maintain, and update the product roadmap in alignment with overall business strategy. Product Management & Ownership • Own the architecture and third-party platforms used in our apps. • Work closely with engineering on integrations, usage, and billing to ensure efficiency and uptime. • Monitor and analyze app metrics (e.g., usage, performance, reliability) to guide continuous improvement and strategic decisions. Product Planning & Execution • Prioritize engineering tasks in line with business objectives and timelines. • Maintain and monitor Asana boards for assignments, progress tracking, and status updates. • Oversee product releases for iOS and Android, coordinating release schedules and cross-team communication. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Serve as the primary liaison between business and engineering, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly. • Provide clear, prompt guidance to the engineering team throughout the development cycle. • Keep stakeholders informed about progress, upcoming releases, and any changes in priorities or scope. Quality Assurance & Testing • Regularly test iOS and Android features to ensure a high-quality user experience. • Gather input and analyze usage data to inform iterative improvements. • Coordinate with QA (if applicable) and engineering to promptly resolve bugs and enhance performance. Reporting & Stakeholder Updates • Deliver updates on work in progress (WIP), key accomplishments, and upcoming milestones. • Refresh the product roadmap to reflect changing business needs or engineering constraints. • Maintain clear reporting on project status, budgets, and timelines. Qualifications • 3+ years in a Product Manager or Product Owner role, ideally with software or mobile app products. • UI/UX experience is a bonus. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Familiarity with mobile app development, Agile methodologies, and project management tools (Asana, Jira, etc.). • Knowledge of AI tools and integrations is a plus. • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translating business requirements into technical tasks, and vice versa. • Demonstrated ability to own end-to-end product lifecycles, from ideation to release, while leading cross-functional teams. • Proven track record of anticipating issues, independently solving problems, and driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight. • Comfortable working with remote/offshore teams across EST and IST time zones. Apply tot his job