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The Director of Product Development leads the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the Mentor To Go app. This is a senior leadership role that blends product strategy, user experience design, agile development, and cross-functional team leadership to create a world-class mentoring experience. The Director will be responsible for defining and executing the long-term product roadmap, aligning it with organizational goals, user needs, and evolving educational and employment trends. Key Responsibilities: Product Vision & Strategy Define and evolve the 3-5 year product strategy for the Mentor To Go platform in alignment with Mentor Together’s mission. Translate user needs and organizational goals into a clear and actionable product roadmap. Identify opportunities for innovation across mobile, web, and AI-enhanced mentoring experiences. Product Development & Execution Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle—requirements gathering, prioritization, sprint planning, QA, and release management. Manage collaboration with external development partners and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes. Champion user-centered design through continuous research, testing, and iteration. User Insights & Impact Measurement Build feedback loops from mentees, mentors, and internal teams to inform product decisions. Collaborate with the MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) team to define and measure product KPIs, user engagement, and learning outcomes. Use data to identify usage trends and proactively address user pain points. Cross-Functional Leadership Work closely with Program, Curriculum, and Partnerships teams to ensure product alignment with program delivery needs. Represent the product function in leadership forums, board meetings, and funder conversations. Lead internal product team and manage vendor partnerships. Innovation & Technical Foresight Provide thought leadership onemerging trends in edtech, mentoring, youth employment, and AI to drive future-facing development. Skills & Experience: 12–15 years of experience in product management or product development, preferably in edtech, youth platforms, or social impact technology. Demonstrated experience building and scaling user-facing products (mobile/web). Strong technical acumen with the ability to work with engineering teams on architecture and development. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills. Passion for working at the intersection of technology, education, and social equity. About Mentor Together: Mentor Together is India’s leading youth mentoring non-profit, committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all young people through the power of mentorship. Over the last 15 years, we have supported thousands of youth across India in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their goals. Our digital platform, Mentor To Go , has built a community of over 50,000 young people in universities and 18,000 mentors. We aim to embed mentoring deeply into the tertiary education ecosystem across India.
