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Product Manager

Gurugram, India

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Date live: 04/12/2026

Business Area: In Business BSS

Area of Expertise: Product Development & Management

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000086013

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Barclays Product Development & Management

In a role in Product Development & Management, you'll oversee our entire product lifecycle. Your responsibilities include gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements, defining product vision, and ensuring successful delivery and ongoing performance.

Join us as a "Product Manager" at Barclays, where you’ll be a part of the team making data-driven decisions to help spearhead strategy development, improve customer outcomes, and drive operational efficiencies. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team responsible for the delivery of compelling data-driven narratives that influence our strategic direction and stakeholder buy-in across Barclays Retail Financial Assistance.

To be successful as a “Product Manager” you should have experience with:

  • Analytical capability with expertise in data modelling, visualisation, and interpretation.

  • Proven experience in supporting data optimisation within a complex organisation.
  • Excellent communication to translate data into strategic narratives.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities with multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight timelines.
  • Knowledge about product life cycle, product knowledge – Collection and Recoveries nice to have
  • Proficient in SAS, SQL, Teradata and MS office tools.
  • Analytical skills and experience in using statistical analysis techniques like Test-Control, forecasting, customer segmentation etc.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

  • Strong Communication skills.
  • Nice to have - Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in business strategy.
  • Knowledge about product life cycle, product knowledge – Collection and Recoveries nice to have.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience in Analytical Skills, Business Acumen and Stakeholder Management as well as job-specific skillsets.

    Location - Gurugram.

    Purpose of the role

    Product Managers are responsible for the leading the strategic focus of the product(s), defining the product vision, market strategy, and competitive analysis. They think about the product's future and how it will evolve over time. They work with various teams, including marketing, engineering, operations, and sales, to ensure everyone is aligned on the product strategy.  They use data and market research to inform their decisions and prioritize product features.

    Accountabilities

    • Define Product Strategy: Accountable for defining a product strategy that aligns with business vision, managing capabilities, balancing short-term with long-term goals, ensuring that products meet market demands and drive growth.
    • Cross functional alignment: Leadership of cross functional relationships, working with various cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product strategy and goals.
    • Risk and Control:  Accountable for overseeing product risk management, including identification of potential risks, development of strategies to mitigate those risks, and maintenance of alignment between the product management and control functions.
    • Product Development Lifecycle: Own product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring efficient processes, on-time delivery, and alignment with E2E customer expectations and experience. – working with product owners to drive change objectives.
    • Deliver Product Goals and Performance: Deliver clear objectives and key outcomes to steer the product vision and ensure alignment with company’s business goals, financial targets, and strategic vision, driving long-term business success. 
    • Data driven decisions: Monitor product performance through data-driven analysis and insights,  regularly assessing progress against objectives and adjusting the strategies as needed to optimise outcomes and maximise value for both business and customer.
    • Customer-Centric Focus: Drive a customer -first approach across the product vision, ensuring customer insights, feedback, behaviours, and pain points are at the core of the product strategy and decision-making process. 
    • Business and financial acumen: Understanding pricing models, costs structures, and ROI to make financially grounded decisions regarding product development.

    Analyst Expectations

    • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
    • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
    • Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
    • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
    • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
    • OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
    • Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
    • Partner with other functions and business areas.
    • Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
    • Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
    • Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
    • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
    • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
    • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
    • Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
    • Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
    • Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
    • Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
    • Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

    All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

    Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

    We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

    To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

    Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

    Learn more about Barclays locations

    Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

    Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

    Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

    Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

    There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

    Learn more about Barclays locations

    Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

    Health and wellness

    Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

    A place where you can belong

    Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

    Collaborative Areas

    Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

    More than work

    There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

    Multicultural ERGs at Barclays

    Be you. Be valued. Belong.

    We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

    You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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    Application Process

    Your application

    We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

    1

    Your assessment

    Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

    2

    Your interview

    Exploring your past experiences and skills.

    3

    Next step

    We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

    4
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    Working flexibly

    We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

    Hybrid working

    We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

    Barclays is built on an international scale.

    Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
    And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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