Avanti Fellows
AVANTI is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming education through innovative solutions and programs. Our goal is to provide quality education to underserved communities by leveraging technology and community engagement.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Product Director to lead the development and management of our comprehensive suite of educational products and services.
Key responsibilities
(include, but are not limited to Evaluation)
- Develop and document log frames for each intervention, including:
- JEE/NEET Test Prep (4 log frames: Online and Physical)
- Girls STEM Leaders (9-10)
- Career Guidance (9-10)
- Oversee program evaluation processes, focusing on:
- Assessment quality
- Overall program impact evaluation
- Preparation and dissemination of impact evaluation reports
Asynchronous Learning Research & Implementation:
- Design and implement continuous research for the Asynchronous Learning Capgemini project, running pilots for students attending tests but not classes (Delhi).
- Support field research on asynchronous learning in Haryana by creating a design document and whitepaper on findings, ensuring presentation at state and national forums. Focus on:
- Adoption across all academic levels
- Characteristics of regular students
- Program impact
- Lead the Haryana SCERT program, focusing on:
- Revising program strategy
- Team skill development (data-based decision making, objective-focused work)
- Clarifying roles, team motivation, and meeting structures
- Operations management
- Government liaisoning
GLP Research:
- Conduct primary research by analyzing AF data to articulate open questions and frame the problem. Incorporate learnings from the Alumni Survey.
- Implement a sandbox approach, running 15-day sprints to improve the Girls Leadership Program (GLP).
- Collaborate with a team of GLP program improvement, synthesizing learnings, managing donor relationships, and supporting program operations.
Alumni Research:
- Conduct research on alumni economic outcomes and key success factors, including:
- Alumni Survey (focus on girls' questions for graduating children)
- Developing a Theory of Change for new programs
- Student survey on job placement outcomes (salary and factors influencing placement)
- Prepare a whitepaper with clear findings, completing the Alumni Survey for the batch placing into jobs, and conduct qualitative research on success factors.
Product Strategy & Innovation:
- Support the development of the Product Management strategy for the organization, linking log frames to product metrics and new feature development.
- Build capacity of Product Managers in their roles:
- Tech Team: Timeline creation, log frame linkage for new feature development and strategy, design thinking framework for external dashboards
- Product Team: Report writing, stakeholder management, alignment with expectations
- Support product development for career guidance and parent counseling with the operations team.
Research & Innovation:
- Write a whitepaper on Neev SCERT..
- Foster external collaborations with researchers and organizations.
- Lead proposal writing and donor management for various funding agencies
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in product management, preferably within the education sector.
- Proven track record of leading successful product development projects from concept to launch.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Deep understanding of education systems, challenges, and innovations.
- Proficiency in using product management tools and methodologies.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for education and commitment to social impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in non-profit or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
- Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
Salary: Details would be discussed during 1-1 interactions.
Location: India based fully remote with periodic domestic travel.
Reporting structure: CEO