Job Overview:

Position Name:

Director- AI

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 an experience technical leader to join our team at Wadhwani Foundation to handle AI Initiatives. This role requires an experienced senior candidate with expertise in designing and testing large scale AI systems, managing complexity in ambiguity, and demonstrating strong familiarity with how AI systems are built and scaled effectively and securely. 

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. Director AI will lead the initiatives to infuse AI into every part of Wadhwani Foundation programs and  work closely with product management team and program heads to work on initiatives that impact entrepreneurs across 20 countries

As the Director of AI at Wadhwani Foundation, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, project management of development through engineering team or external vendors, large scale testing across all scenarios, deployment, and optimization of our existing and new AI Products including co-pilots, evaluators, agents, coaches and the platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders, to define the AI product vision, set the AI 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 a part of  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 10- 15+ years of technical experience with advanced experience in AI, you will bring your passion for technology and user-centric mindset to drive the success of our products in the market.

Responsibilities:

AI Strategy and Roadmap:

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

·       Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and articulate AI product roadmap, strategy, testing and optimization

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

·       Prioritize AI 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:

·       Monitor the performance of AI products and ensure low latency and high accuracy

·       Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on the Ai features in 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 technical AI expert, preferably with a focus on designing, testing and scaling up [B2C/B2B] products .

·       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.

User Experience and Customer Insights:

·       Deeply understand customer needs, pain points, and behaviors through user research and data analysis to convert into AI features.

·       Champion the advances AI 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.