Job Opportunity for Head of Product at The Nudge Institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka

## Head of Product – Economic Inclusion Program

**The/Nudge Institute** is a mission-driven organization dedicated to alleviating ultra-poverty in India. Our flagship Economic Inclusion Program aims to uplift 5 million households (25 million people) out of ultra-poverty in the next decade. We’ve already impacted 1.25 million individuals across 10 states, backed by $250M of government funding and strong partnerships with global foundations, philanthropists, and corporations.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced **Head of Product – Economic Inclusion Program** to join our team in **Bengaluru, Karnataka**. This role will be instrumental in driving the vision, development, and scaling of innovative solutions within our Economic Inclusion Program.

**Responsibilities:**

* **Product Design & Development:**

    * Innovate and design tech-led, scalable platforms that can support millions of households across diverse geographies.

    * Lead end-to-end research, product design, and strategy for impactful economic inclusion programs.

    * Develop cost-effective solutions that simplify multidimensional poverty alleviation.

* **Scaling & Rollout:**

    * Lead the operationalization of products by building the capacity of field teams, operations teams, and government partners.

    * Ensure that solutions are robust, scalable, and adaptable across India’s socio-economic landscapes.

* **Stakeholder Engagement:**

    * Act as a bridge between on-ground teams, central product teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring practical and innovative implementation.

    * Cultivate strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations.

* **Team Leadership & Coaching:**

    * Build and inspire a high-performing product team.

    * Foster a culture of continuous learning, research, and iterative design improvement.

* **Research & Evaluation:**

    * Drive ongoing research to ensure that product development is data-driven and impactful.

    * Continuously evaluate and optimize programs to maximize impact and efficiency.

**Key Skills & Competencies:**

* Visionary Leadership: Ability to translate poverty alleviation goals into tangible product strategies.

* Tech Expertise: Proven track record in leveraging technology for large-scale social impact.

* User-Centric Design: Deep understanding of user needs, with experience simplifying complex processes for diverse users.

* Scaling Experience: Ability to manage and scale operations, particularly in resource-constrained environments.

* Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience managing multi-stakeholder projects.

* Analytical Acumen: Proficiency in data analysis and ability to leverage insights for product development.

* Adaptability: Capacity to thrive in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments.

* Impact Focus: Relentless commitment to driving social change and poverty alleviation.

**Requirements:**

* Graduate/Post-Graduate (Advanced degrees in Computer Science, Product Management, Rural Development, or related fields preferred)

* 15-17 years in product management, with a focus on scalable solutions, and at least 10 years in tech-led, user-centric product development (experience in startups, social enterprises, or development sector preferred).

* Technical Knowledge: Strong background in research, product development, and product lifecycle management.

* Leadership: Experience in coaching and leading high-performance teams.

* Willingness to Travel: Ability and willingness to travel extensively to rural, remote locations.

* Language Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

**What We Offer:**

* Impact at Scale: Be part of a transformative mission aimed at lifting millions out of ultra-poverty.

* Growth Opportunities: Work with a high-impact, mission-driven team, engaging with diverse stakeholders across India and globally.

* Inclusive Environment: We are committed to diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply.