What Makes a Product Manager Hire-Ready in Today’s Competitive Market?

As the product management landscape becomes increasingly competitive, standing out in the hiring market takes more than just a polished resume. Today’s hiring managers are looking for product talent who can demonstrate real-world impact, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of user needs. In an era where product roles are becoming more nuanced and cross-functional, being "hire-ready" means mastering the ability to think like a builder, a leader, and a storyteller all at once. This session led by Sangeeth Aloysius,Senior Director & Head of Products, Ex-Flipkart will unpack what it means to be “hire-ready” as a product manager in 2025, offering insider insights into how interviews are evolving and what qualities truly stand out in a sea of applications.

​3 Key Takeaways:

1. Skill sets that are most in demand: customer empathy, prioritization, roadmap thinking
2. How hiring managers test real-world product experience in interviews
3. The shift from resume keywords to demonstrated impact and clarity

About the Speaker:

Sangeeth Aloysius is a seasoned product leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling digital products across India’s top consumer tech and media companies. Most recently, he served as Senior Director & Head of Product for Flipkart Grocery, where he led end-to-end product strategy across consumer experience, supply, and supply chain in one of the most competitive verticals in Indian e-commerce.He has played a pivotal role in shaping key product functions including pricing, promotions, loyalty, and retention.

Prior to Flipkart, Sangeeth held leadership roles and has contributed to product innovation and growth at companies like ClearTax, Snapdeal, Microsoft, and Roamware, and also co-founded a healthcare startup focused on improving patient-doctor interactions through data-led solutions.

An alumnus of the Indian School of Business (ISB) and NIT Surat, Sangeeth blends first-principles thinking with a deep user-centric approach. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business impact, he remains passionate about crafting digital experiences that are both scalable and meaningful.

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**Please Note: If attending in person is not feasible, please register to join the session live via Zoom

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sL1AQoymT5q7d82_ho2vFw