Lilo is an innovative startup dedicated to transforming procurement for Commercial Real Estate (CRE) businesses by creating the most hassle-free procurement platform globally. Our platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate and optimize various procurement workflows, including invoicing, vendor management, and price comparisons. Serving diverse sectors such as hotels, gyms, schools, and senior living homes, our solutions save clients valuable time and money while improving operational efficiency. Our major clients include prestigious brands such as Fairfield, Hampton Inn, and Hilton. By joining Lilo, you will contribute to revolutionizing procurement processes at scale through cutting-edge AI technologies.

As an Assistant Product Manager at Lilo, you will help shape, plan, and execute our product vision, working closely with senior PMs, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful features and improve user experience. You will play a vital role in coordinating product development efforts, gathering requirements, analyzing data, and ensuring smooth delivery from ideation to launch.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Planning & Strategy Support

• Assist in defining product vision, goals, and roadmaps in collaboration with senior PMs.
• Support market and competitor research to identify opportunities and threats.
• Help prioritize features and initiatives based on business impact and user needs.

2. Requirements Gathering & Documentation

• Translate business objectives into clear, concise product requirements.
• Create and maintain PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure requirements are aligned with both user needs and technical feasibility.

3. Coordination & Communication

• Act as a bridge between product, engineering, design, and other departments.
• Facilitate meetings, sprint planning, and backlog grooming sessions.
• Update stakeholders on product progress, blockers, and timelines.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track key product metrics (e.g., adoption, engagement, retention).
• Analyze user feedback, feature performance, and experiment results.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to inform decision-making.

5. Execution & Delivery

• Support product launches, coordinating marketing, sales, and customer success teams.
• Monitor release progress and help resolve issues during development.
• Assist with QA and UAT to ensure product quality.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback post-launch and suggest iterations or improvements.
• Maintain documentation of processes, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Identify ways to improve workflows and team efficiency.

What You Will Need

1. Product & Business Understanding

• Basic knowledge of the product development lifecycle (ideation → launch → iteration).
• Understanding of business models and KPIs (e.g., ARR, churn, CAC, LTV).
• Awareness of market trends and competitive landscape.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and customer-centric design.

2. Analytical & Research Skills

• Data analysis using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or basic SQL.
• Ability to interpret analytics dashboards (Mixpanel, GA, Amplitude, etc.).
• Competitor and market research.
• User feedback analysis and synthesis.

3. Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create clear product documentation (PRDs, feature specs).
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, and marketing.
• Stakeholder management and expectation-setting.

4. Project & Process Management

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Task management in tools like Jira, Trello, Asana, or ClickUp.
• Prioritization frameworks (RICE, MoSCoW, etc.).
• Basic understanding of backlog grooming and sprint planning.

5. Technical Literacy

• Comfort with basic technical concepts (APIs, databases, software architecture).
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers without over-specifying.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision).
• Understanding of QA/testing processes.

6. Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

• Root cause analysis (e.g., “5 Whys” method).
• Balancing trade-offs between time, scope, and quality.
• Creativity in finding solutions within constraints.

7. Soft Skills & Mindset

• Empathy for users and team members.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn quickly.
• Adaptability in fast-changing environments.
• Proactive attitude and ownership of tasks.

Why Lilo?

Joining Lilo offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at a fast-growing US-based startup while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. We provide:

• A high-impact role within a pioneering team revolutionizing procurement with AI.
• Possibility to grow professionally with opportunities to increase responsibilities over time.
• Stock options available for the right candidate, sharing in our long-term success.
• A collaborative, global, and multi-cultural work environment fostering innovation and continuous learning.
  

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