Role : Senior Product Manager / Head of Product Strategy
Location : Pune
Experience : 7 years
NOTE : Immediate Joiners
Experience :
- 7 to 10 years total; at least 5 years leading consumer digital product management.
- Proven record in building 01 and 1 to 10M+ user products (preferably mobile-first).
- Prior exposure to FaithTech, WellnessTech, FinTech, or Lifestyle apps is a plus.
- Experience managing external vendors or outsourced teams.
- Familiar with AI integrations, astrology or data models, and API-first design.
Skills : Domain Skills :
Product PRDs, wireframes, backlog prioritization, sprint management, OKRsDesign & UX Figma, user flows, onboarding optimization, habit loopsData Mixpanel, Firebase, GA4, SQL basics, cohort analysis, LTV / CACGrowth Subscription funnels, pricing A / B, notifications, CRMTools Jira, Notion, Git, Slack, Confluence, PostmanAI & Tech Understanding of APIs, prompt trees, cost optimization, model testingOps & Vendors RFPs, SLAs, MSAs, NDAs, scorecardsPeople Hiring, coaching, OKR reviews, stakeholder managementKey Responsibilities :
1. Product Strategy & Vision (Macro Leadership) :
Define the product philosophy, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Karmagurus vision.Translate spiritual concepts (karma, jyotish, seva, self-growth) into digitally actionable systems.Develop the framework for : scoring logic, inputs, user actions, and feedback loops.Design AI-assisted spiritual journeys personalization, nudge systems, and gamification.Establish product principles : ethics, transparency, simplicity, and authenticity.2. End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management :
Define MVP features, modules, milestones, and success metrics.Prepare business and functional PRDs (Product Requirement Documents).Collaborate with UX / UI and engineering for flows, wireframes, and data schemas.Prioritize based on impact vs. effort, token costs, and scalability.Maintain the product backlog, sprint cycles, and release roadmap.3. Tech & AI Integration Readiness :
Work with CTO to finalize tech stack (app, backend, databases, analytics, and infra).Define how AI is embedded : Mr. Bhagwan chatbot, astrology models, karmic analytics.Document AI use cases, token budgets, data structures, and integration touchpoints.Plan the backend logic for astrology engines (Swiss Ephemeris, matching algorithms).Review data pipelines, ensuring security, privacy, and compliance with Indian laws (IT Act, CSR donation norms).4. Vendor & Partner Management :
Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors / agencies for :1. App development (Flutter / React Native)
2. Backend (Node.js, Python, Frappe / ERPNext stack)
3. UI / UX and brand design
4. Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Docker, Tailscale, Traefik)
5. Data, analytics, and QA
Define SLAs, NDAs, MSAs, and ensure deliverable adherence.Maintain a vendor scorecard (cost, quality, timeliness, ownership).Implement maker-checker flows for vendor approvals and releases.Conduct daily / weekly syncs with vendors and internal stakeholders.5. Systems, Process & Tooling Setup :
Establish standard operating systems for :1. Product management (Jira / Linear / Notion)
2. Documentation (Confluence / Notion)
3. Version control (GitHub)
4. QA and issue tracking (TestRail / Bugherd)
5. Analytics (Mixpanel, GA4, Firebase)
6. Experiment management (A / B testing tools)
Build weekly reporting structure (roadmap progress, experiment learnings, KPI dashboards).Create playbooks for PRDs, sprints, user testing, and product reviews.6. Cross-Functional Leadership :
Work closely with :1. Engineering : define sprint goals, APIs, dependencies.
2. Design : craft minimal, culturally resonant UX / UI aligned with Hindu symbolism & modern design.
3. Marketing : product positioning, app store optimization, launch communication.
4. Content & Community : align rituals, challenges, and stories to app engagement flows.
5. Finance & NGO Partnerships : integrate donation and impact verification systems.
Lead internal stand-ups and act as the single point of product truth.7. Product Analytics, Data & Insights
Define event schema, funnels, and behavioral metrics (AARRR model).Set up dashboards for activation, retention, engagement, and monetization.Conduct user research, surveys, and A / B testing; analyze data to inform iterations.Translate insights into decisions, not reports every week.Measure impact of features (Karma Score engagement, streaks, donations, AI sessions).8. Growth, Monetization & Retention :
Design subscription tiers (Free / Premium / Elite) with Astro-Stars as digital currency.Plan introductory offers, streak rewards, trials, and referral programs.Build habit-forming loops.Optimize CRM, push notifications, in-app messages, and email flows.Collaborate with marketing to test positioning, content hooks, and pricing models.9. Team Building & People Enablement :
Hire and mentor 2 to 3 junior PMs, data analysts, and UX researchers as the product scales.Build cross-functional collaboration culture rooted in documentation and accountability.Develop RACI charts for all product activities.Conduct weekly OKR reviews, bi-weekly 1 : 1s, and quarterly performance reviews.10. Operations & Compliance :
Collaborate with COO for NGO partnerships, CSR compliance, and transaction transparency.Ensure adherence to ethical & legal guidelines :1. No manipulative spiritual claims
2. No predictive dependency loops
3. Transparent donation tracking
4. Proper use of birth details (PII security)
Maintain audit-ready documentation for all third-party data and payment integrations.11. Financial Planning & Product P&L :
Participate in revenue model creation and pricing simulation.Track feature-level cost-benefit ratios (AI token costs, server usage, retention ROI).Contribute to investor decks with growth forecasts, CAC / LTV, and monetization roadmap.12. Product Governance & Ethics :
Be the guardian of Karmagurus ethical faith-tech philosophy :1. No fear-mongering or fatalistic messaging.
2. Encourage agency and positive action.
3. Clear disclaimers on AI or astrological guidance.
4. Culturally respectful tone across languages.
Work with legal to design user consent flows, disclaimers, and content moderation.You Should Bring :
Team & Collaboration Structure
CEO : Product vision, ethics, investor relations.CTO : Tech stack, AI integration, performance.COO : Vendor management, NGO partnerships.CMO : Growth loops, user acquisition, branding.Product Team (under PM) : PMs, DA, UXR, QA, interns.Youll be part of the core founding council.
Who You Are :
A product leader with both vision and execution grit.Thrives in chaotic early-stage environments.Structured thinker who can manage people, vendors, and pipelines simultaneously.Emotionally intelligent, culturally grounded, and data driven.Believes technology can elevate human consciousness not exploit it.(ref : hirist.tech)