Senior Product Manager Developer Experience

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to join our Technology Group, focusing on our Developer Experience. Developers, both internal to IFS as well as within our eco system such as partner and customer application developers utilize IFS developed tooling for various topics such as customizations, core code development, machine learning models, or data products. In this role, you will be responsible for driving investments in our Developer Experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Developer Experience, utilizing tooling, including innovative AI-driven solutions like pair programming, as a means to deliver an exceptional developer experience.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, experience, and other cross-functional teams to develop and launch new features and products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Advocate for the developer-user experience, ensuring products are intuitive, reliable, and meet user needs.
• Identify roadblocks and demonstrate the ability to provide practical recommendations for overcoming them.
• Define clear product requirements, high-level user stories/use cases, and success metrics to guide development efforts.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development frameworks and ensure products meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Own the product backlog, prioritize feature development, and ensure timely delivery in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to the broader product strategy within the Technology Group.
• Evaluate the applicability of emerging technologies, such as AI-driven developer tools, and assess their potential impact/value on the platform and development frameworks.

• Minimum of 5+ years of product management or program management experience in similar tech.
• Proven track record of successfully managing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
• Experience in building and managing application frameworks, developer platforms, or similar technical products, focusing on the tooling support
• Ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in the technology, enterprise software, or related industries.
• Experience in engaging directly with customers or end-users for gathering and evaluating product feedback.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Proven ability to understand customer needs and translate them into successful products.
• Familiarity with developer ecosystems and understanding the needs of software developers.
• You can work remotely from home, or from one of our nearby offices. The job is intended to be fulfilled from Sri Lanka, but we also accept applications from Spain.

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.