Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and identify viable software product opportunities by studying market trends, user needs, and emerging industry gaps.
- Conduct in-depth feasibility studies to assess demand, profitability potential, scalability, and competitive positioning of proposed ideas.
- Develop structured business cases and opportunity reports to support decision-making on what products the company should build next.
- Define target markets, user segments, and potential market entry strategies for new software concepts.
- Set clear KPIs and success benchmarks for proposed ideas and track early validation signals.
- Continuously monitor competitors, substitute products, and innovation trends to identify white-space opportunities.
- Work closely with leadership, product, and engineering teams to translate validated ideas into actionable plans.
- Identify potential partnerships, industries, and expansion opportunities that align with business growth goals.
- Contribute to innovation discussions and maintain a steady flow of well-researched, high-potential product ideas.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations.
- Experience conducting market research, competitor analysis, and opportunity validation.
- Ability to assess product feasibility, market demand, and growth potential.
- Good understanding of SaaS, digital products, and technology-driven business models.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting ideas, insights, and strategic recommendations.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple research initiatives, and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of customer behavior, market dynamics, and industry trends.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support strategic decision-making.
Nice to Have Experience:
- Experience in product strategy, business analysis, consulting, or innovation roles.
- Background in startup environments, venture building, or early-stage product validation.
- Experience researching global tech markets and identifying scalable software opportunities.
- Basic understanding of go-to-market strategy and market entry planning.
- Exposure to tools used for market research, data analysis, or trend monitoring.