Locus—Director of Product Management

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Description: Job Title: Director of Product Management Location: Bangalore (On-site; full-time) About Locus Battle-tested in 350+ deployments across 30+ countries, Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises like Unilever, Nestlé, and Siam Makro. The platform unifies orders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement so promises become proof. AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles. In 2025, Locus joined the Ingka Group (IKEA Retail) family, marking a major milestone in our journey. Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA, we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster, smarter, and more sustainable. Our Journey and Impact Since 2015, Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent, sustainable, and real-world ready. Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 + countries for global enterprises, driving measurable impact in cost savings, carbon reduction, and SLA performance. With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us, we’re scaling that impact even further. Our Global Footprint Headquartered in Bangalore, with teams across the U.S., U.K., UAE, and Southeast Asia, Locus brings together 170 + engineers, designers, and problem-solvers united by a single goal: to reinvent how the world moves goods. Traits We Value We look for people who are: - Global in mindset: curious about diverse markets and ideas. - Unrelenting in drive: energized by complex challenges. - Intelligent in approach: analytical, creative, and thoughtful. - Dynamic in execution: adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts. - Exact in craft: detail-oriented and committed to excellence. About the Role Locus is seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Product Management to lead crucial parts of our product strategy and execution in the logistics software space. Reporting to the Vice President, Products, you will own the product roadmap(s) of your area, roll up your sleeves to solve critical aspects of product design, and work with colleagues across other product areas and disciplines to deliver the complete enterprise-scale Transportation Management System (TMS) experience. You will also mentor and grow the product management team. This is a high-impact leadership role. It demands abilities that help thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment. It calls for skills learnt from navigating the intricate world of logistics. It also requires the drive to build products that deliver tremendous business impact and have the potential to change the face of the industry. Competencies Team Development - Build, mentor, and scale a team of product managers - Coach a high-performance team, providing frameworks and regular feedback to elevate product craft - Attract and retain top talent while fostering a high-performance culture Execution - Drive clarity and prioritization across multiple product streams - Lead the creation of product vision, multi-year roadmaps, and quarterly OKRs. - Ensure on-time delivery of enterprise-grade features with measurable impact. - Partner with engineering and design on scalable SaaS delivery Product Culture - Instill a customer-first, data-driven mindset within the product org - Champion product discovery, experimentation, and continuous improvement Responsibilities - Define and own product vision and roadmap across multiple pods/strategic streams - Translate business strategy into product KPIs and execution plans. - Drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, design, solutions, and customer success, sales, marketing, and executive leadership while leading a small team of sharp product managers - Oversee product launches, pricing strategies, and adoption metrics - Partner with revenue teams to support enterprise deal velocity and customer success - Engage directly with enterprise clients as a product evangelist and thought leader - Dive into design details, drive feature triage, actively participate in writing and reviewing parts of detailed specifications Qualifications and Requirements Experience - 10+ years of product management experience, with about 5 years in a leadership role building enterprise-scale software products that have served a large customer base and resulted in multimillion-dollar revenue streams Domain and Technical Expertise - Strong domain knowledge in logistics, including operational processes and software solutions (e.g., TMS, WMS, SCM platforms) and the ability to stay on top of industry trends in logistics - Strong technical acumen with good working knowledge of domain driven design and deep familiarity with SaaS platforms (multi-tenancy, billing & metering, cloud-native solutions with self-service onboarding) and API ecosystems (designing endpoints, managing integrations, and ensuring scalability) - The ability to stay ahead of the curve in terms of responding to technology changes and waves Work and Communication - Proven track record of collaborating with diverse, multi-functional teams and C-level executives. - Hands-on mindset: willing and able to get your hands dirty with detailed work - Ability to focus on business impact, customer insights, and measurable results - Exceptional communication skills Education - Advanced degree such as a masters in Computer Science or equivalent or an MBA with a keen focus on supply chain management subjects Why Join Us? - Lead the product strategy and execution at one of the fastest-growing logistics SaaS companies. - Shape solutions powering global supply chains across industries. - Build and mentor a world-class product team with high strategic visibility. - Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, and customer success.