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Product Manager-Trainee

Kumaran SystemsTamil NaduIndiaPosted 25 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Entry Level

Job Description

Job Title: Product Manager - Trainee


Role Overview


We are looking for highly motivated and analytical MBA graduates to join our team as Product Manager - Trainee. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring product professionals to work closely with product leaders, engineering teams, and business stakeholders in building next-generation AI-powered accelerator platforms, products, and enterprise solutions.

The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in product strategy, customer research, market analysis, roadmap planning, and product lifecycle management while contributing to innovative AI-driven products.


Key Responsibilities


  • Assist Product Leaders in defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
  • Conduct customer research to understand user needs, business challenges, and pain points.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancement.
  • Define and document use cases, user stories, and product requirements.
  • Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Work closely with highly skilled engineering teams developing AI-based platforms, products, and solutions.
  • Support market research activities, including industry trends, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams on product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market initiatives.
  • Monitor product performance and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and product documentation for internal and external stakeholders.


Required Skills & Experience


  • MBA (2025 Pass-out or later) from a reputed Business School with a First-Class academic record.
  • 0-1 year of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, Consulting, Technology Management, or related areas.
  • Specialization in one or more of the following:
  • IT Management/Information Systems Management/Technology Management/Digital Transformation/Analytics
  • Strong understanding of product management concepts and methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business problems into product requirements and use cases.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to work from Chennai.


Preferred Skills


  • Certifications in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
  • Understanding of:
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Agentic AI
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Exposure to product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of enterprise software products and digital platforms.
  • Strong business acumen with an innovation-driven mindset.


Relevant Experience Preferred


  • Academic or internship projects related to Product Management, Business Analysis, AI, Analytics, or Digital Transformation.
  • Exposure to customer research, market analysis, or competitor analysis.
  • Experience preparing business cases, product presentations, or strategic recommendations.
  • Participation in product management competitions, hackathons, innovation challenges, or startup initiatives.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams comprising business, technology, and marketing functions.

Location

Chennai (Work from Office)

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume to:

Skills

Scrum
Agile
Business Analysis
Confluence
Jira
Miro
Stakeholder Management

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