Product Strategy Development
Senior technical product managers are responsible for defining and evolving the product's long-term strategy. They assess market trends, competition, and customer needs to set the product's direction and goals.
Roadmap Planning
They create and manage a product roadmap that outlines the key features and enhancements to be developed over time. This roadmap aligns with the product strategy and helps communicate the product's direction to stakeholders.
Technical Oversight
Senior technical product managers often have a strong technical background. They work closely with engineering teams to ensure the technical feasibility of product ideas and help make trade-offs between technical constraints and product requirements.
Cross-functional Collaboration
They collaborate with various teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure everyone is aligned with the product vision and goals. They facilitate communication and remove any obstacles that hinder the product's progress.
Performance Measurement
Senior technical product managers establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the product. They track these metrics and use them to make data-driven decisions, adjust the product strategy, and identify areas for improvement.
Customer Feedback and Research
They gather and analyze customer feedback, conduct market research, and use data-driven insights to make informed decisions about the product's features and improvements. This helps ensure that the product meets customer needs and stays competitive.