Product Manager - AI Platform

Job Overview:

Position Name:

Product Manager- AI Platform

Work Location:       

Bangalore

Department       

WEN Product

If you could spend 100% of your time painting  and creating the future of entrepreneurship  on a canvas that will touch thousands of entrepreneurs across India, South America , South East Asia and Africa , what would it look like?

One of the many reasons that drives Wadhwani foundation is the collaborative work done by a lean Product Management team to consistently bring easy , seamless , innovative and differentiated experiences with eyes focused squarely on entrepreneurship ecosystem in India.

We are a not-for-profit organisation that is heavily driven by tech and product and senior leadership team ai Wadhwani Foundation has worked in some of the most well-known tech companies in the world which is  why we work  like a start-up, in a fast-moving, dynamic pace where change is the only constant and flexibility is the key to success.

Product Management team at Wadhwani Foundation is responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, right from conceptualisation stage till user feedback stage after implementation focusing specifically on discovery, conceptualising, positioning  and tailoring our solutions to address customer pain points  and then striving to improve it based on feedback of internal and external stakeholders.

Wadhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit with the primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies by driving large-scale job creation through entrepreneurship, innovation and skills development. Founded in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, today the Foundation is scaling impact in 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America through various Initiatives.  More details on the various programs at the end of the document.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Product Manager to join our team at Wadhwani Foundation to handle the new AI platform we are creating for entrepreneurs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI products and drive the development of innovative products that solve real-world problems in entrepreneurship. We have already launched Co-Pilots and tutors that are being used by students across India. The product manager will lead the initiatives to infuse AI into every part of Wadhwani Foundation programs and initiatives that impacts the customer.

As an AI Product Manager at Wadhwani Foundation, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, deployment, and optimization of our existing AI Products including co-pilots, evaluators, agents and coaches. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders, to define the product vision, set the product roadmap, and ensure successful product launches. You will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of AI models, identifying areas for improvement, and driving continuous innovation.

As an Individual Contributor in the Product Management team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of [B2C/B2B] products from ideation to launch and beyond. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and delivery.

With 2-6 years of experience in product management, you will bring your passion for technology and user-centric mindset to drive the success of our products in the market.

Responsibilities:

User Experience and Customer Insights:

·       Deeply understand customer needs, pain points, and behaviors through user research and data analysis.

·       Champion the user experience, advocating for customer-centric design and usability throughout the product development lifecycle.

·       Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to drive successful product outcomes.

·       Present product metrics and updates to stakeholders, including senior management, in a clear and concise manner.

Product Strategy and Roadmap:

·       Define an AI product Roadmap and monitor the performance of AI models, identifying areas for improvement, and driving continuous innovation.

·       Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

·       Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and gather customer feedback to identify product opportunities and areas for improvement.

·       Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs and other objectives.

·       Write detailed product specifications and collaborate with engineering and design to ensure smooth Product Development and Launch:

·       Lead the end-to-end product development process, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of product features and updates.

·       Work closely with engineering and design teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications and user-friendly designs.

·       Plan and execute product launches, working with marketing and sales to ensure successful go-to-market strategies.

Product Performance and Iteration:

·       Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on the product as needed.

·       Continuously monitor market trends and industry developments to ensure the product remains competitive and aligned with market demands.

·       Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably with a focus on [B2C/B2B] products in the technology industry.

·       Strong understanding of product development methodologies, user-centered design, and agile development practices.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

·       Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed product decisions.

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and drive results as an individual contributor.

·       Passion for technology, innovation, and staying abreast of industry trends.

About Wadhwani Foundation (www.wfglobal.org):

·       Mission: Accelerating economic development in emerging economies through high-value job creation Objectives: Enabling the creation of 10M jobs and placement of 25M by 2030 across 20-25 emerging economies.

Wadhwani Corporate Profile: (Click on this link)

Our Culture:

WF is a global not-for-profit, and works like a start-up, in a fast-moving, dynamic pace where change is the only constant and flexibility is the key to success.

Three mantras that we practice across job roles, levels, functions, programs and initiatives, are Quality, Speed, Scale, in that order.

We are an ambitious and inclusive organization, where everyone is encouraged to contribute and ideate. We are intensely and insanely focused on driving excellence in everything we do. 

We want individuals with the drive for excellence, and passion to do whatever it takes to deliver world class outcomes to our beneficiaries. We set our own standards often more rigorous than what our beneficiaries demand, and we want individuals who love it this way.

We have a creative and highly energetic environment – one in which we look to each other to innovate new solutions not only for our beneficiaries but for ourselves too. Open to collaborate with a borderless mentality, often going beyond the hierarchy and siloed definitions of functional KRAs, are the individuals who will thrive in our environment.

This is a workplace where expertise is shared with colleagues around the globe. Individuals uncomfortable with change, constant innovation, and short learning cycles and those looking for stability and orderly working days may not find WF to be the right place for them.

Finally, we want individuals who want to do greater good for the society leveraging their area of expertise, skills and experience.

The foundation is an equal opportunity firm with no bias towards gender, race, colour, ethnicity, country, language, age and any other dimension that comes in the way of progress.

Join us and be a part of us!