Product Manager - Public Financial Management
Location: Bangalore
Do you want to lead the creation of digital products that transform public finance management and impact public service delivery at scale If you're passionate about enhancing governance through technology, we'd love for you to join our team. Your work will have a transformative impact on how public resources are managed for public benefit.
About Us
We are a philanthropic mission dedicated to making government services accessible, transparent, and effective for all. Our focus areas include urban development, health, sanitation, and public financial management. Our core offering is a digital public goods free-to-use, open, and interoperable platform that provides solutions for citizens, first-mile employees, administrators, commercial players, and policymakers. Available to national and state governments and cities, this platform enables context-specific programs while supporting India's federal governance structure.
Our platform also empowers market actors to innovate and build customized solutions for their needs. Through the years, our impact has reached over 7 countries, 2,600 cities, and 4,500 villages in 16 states across India, benefiting more than 160 million citizens.
The Role
As a Product Manager for our PFM initiatives, you will play a critical role in defining and advancing our iFIX product specifications, creating solutions that support governments in managing public finances effectively. Your work will span the entire product lifecycle, from problem framing and vision setting to execution and growth.
Your Responsibilities:
- Product Vision and Strategy:
- Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for iFIX aligned with PFM Mission goals.
- Develop a compelling product narrative to inspire change within the public finance ecosystem.
- Conduct research to understand pain points and identify opportunities.
- Effectively share the product vision and strategy with stakeholders to secure buy-in.
- Product Design and Development:
- Collaborate with designers, developers, domain experts, and external partners to build and adopt the product.
- Ensure alignment with timelines and budgets throughout the product lifecycle.
- Own and maintain documentation for stakeholders, supporting product development and adoption from the start.
- Product Launch, Evangelism, and Evolution:
- Drive product growth and adoption, ensuring it meets user needs and delivers value.
- Develop and execute launch plans, including training, demos, and communications.
- Engage external stakeholders to promote the product's benefits.
- Track performance with key metrics, identify improvement areas and communicate progress to leadership.
- Collaboration:
- Build a community of contributors and partners to support and enhance the product.
- Mentor junior team members, fostering learning and growth.
You're a great fit if you have:
- Passion for Social Impact: A commitment to using technology for social good.
- Product Management Experience: 6+ years in product management, with experience in user research, prioritization, and prototyping.
- Domain Understanding: Knowledge of Public Financial Management (PFM) or related fields, and understanding of revenue and expenditure cycles.
- Technical and Analytical Skills: Familiarity with financial management systems and data standards.
- Strong Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Agile Mindset: Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment with cross-functional teams.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in the government sector or social impact space.
- Experience in 0-to-1 product journeys.
- Background in creating SaaS products for the public sector.
