What are we solving for?

We are solving for households in poverty who are also financially and socially vulnerable through a targeted, multi-faceted, and sequenced model called the graduation approach, which has demonstrated that we can durably pull households out of poverty.At The/Nudge Institute, we have been piloting this program for the past 3 years and are in the process of catalyzing the propagation of the same.
Our purpose is to contribute to making the most excluded individuals a contributing member to the economy
Enable govt to adopt by providing research, design, and implementation support
Continue to implement on its own to iterate the design for impact at scale
Enable more NGOs to adopt technical and capacity-building support
Continue to generate data on poverty and evidence on graduation approach to nudge governments to adopt at scale
Build technology solutions for NGOs and governments to adopt and implement at scale & with quality

What are some of the principles/ approaches we use?

First principles thinking
Human centered design (thoughtful, action oriented, experimental & iterative process) with a gender lens (unbiased and reflective approach)
Systems thinking (analytical, stakeholder oriented and holistic)
Strategic planning (result oriented, logical & coherent with clearly defined outcomes, grounded on the current realities)

What will you do?

Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities within the program, leveraging data and user insights to inform pilots and experiments
Lead product rollout and adoption for all states, ensuring alignment with program objectives
Develop and implement standardized product frameworks and playbooks to ensure consistency, scalability and ease of deployment across states
Design robust feedback loops between Operations and Product to continuously improve product development and user experience
Collaborate closely with Operations and National Partnerships teams to ensure cross functional alignment on product implementation and success metrics
Build and maintain strong partnerships with NGOs to gather on the ground insights and support seamless product delivery
Lead, coach and develop a high performing team, fostering innovation and career growth

Who are we looking for in this role?

10+ years of work experience in product strategy, consulting, product management, or entrepreneurial roles from tech startups in education, climate-tech, marketplace, agriculture
Ability to learn, iterate and pivot based on new information or constraints
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Passion and hunger for solving big social problems at scale
Growth mindset to learn new concepts and evolve teams’ thinking
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders
Written and spoken fluency in Hindi and English
Willingness to stay and travel in deep rural areas

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

Senior Product Manager - Economic Inclusion Program at The/Nudge Institute - PM Job Opening