Job Opportunity for Principal Specialist -Vyapaar Products at Udhyam Learning Foundation in Bengaluru

About Udhyam:

Udhyam Learning Foundation (Udhyam) is on a mission towards Making Bharat Entrepreneurial. We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful way to channelize an individual’s potential. Entrepreneurship enables agency and allows an individual to work on their strengths while creating value for the world.

Our programs:

• Udhyam Shiksha works on developing entrepreneurial mindsets among the youth and enabling them to achieve their potential, having impacted ~24,00,000 learners across 12 Indian states.

• Udhyam Vyapaar focuses on nano businesses in India, and solving large problems faced by them, at scale; having already enabled up to a 27% income uplift for 5000+ entrepreneurs.

The goal for Udhyam is to build a thriving and supportive ecosystem, where every individual feels empowered to define their own path.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Lead to join our team at Udhyam Vyapaar. The individual will be responsible for the successful development, launch, and ongoing management of our products. The ideal candidate will be able to drive product innovation, act as a bridge between different teams to ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach to product development, and ensure the overall success of our products in the market.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy:

• Develop and communicate a clear product strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
• Define and prioritise features based on customer needs, market trends, and business priorities.
• Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to internal teams, stakeholders, and executives.

Product Development:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to bring products from concept to launch.
• Create detailed product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Work closely with external development teams to ensure timely and high-quality product releases.

Product Lifecycle Management: 

• Monitor and analyse product performance and user feedback post-launch, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions about product enhancements and updates.
• Work closely with marketing to create product messaging, positioning, and collateral.

You are a good fit if you have..

• Must-have: Passion to create impact-at-scale for nano-preneurs across India
• Proven experience in customer-focused product management, consistently delivering products that align with and elevate the customer experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Note: While the primary responsibility is Product Management, we are seeking candidates who resonate with our broader mission and are adaptable to contribute effectively in various roles as needed.