Head – Product Management & Innovation

About Pune Gas

Pune Gas is a leading provider of LPG and Natural Gas solutions for industrial and commercial applications, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and customer-centric engineering. With 3 decades of experience, Pune Gas is evolving into a solutions-driven organization with integrated products, systems, and digital offerings.

Role Overview

We are looking for ahands-on product leaderwho will work closely with the Executive Director to drive product innovation, build new solutions (including SaaS platforms), and manage the lifecycle of existing offerings. This role combinesproduct strategy, engineering coordination, business understanding, and execution ownership. The ideal candidate will act as amini-CEO for all products, owning everything from ideation to commercialization and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Development

• Work closely with leadership to define and execute theproduct roadmapfor Pune Gas
• Identify opportunities to buildinnovative solutions for LPG & Natural Gas users
• Lead the development ofcustom B2B SaaS platformsfor industrial and commercial gas consumers
• Conceptualize and develop newhardware + system + digital integrated solutions

2. Product Lifecycle Ownership

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of products:

Ideation Design Development Testing Launch Improvement

• Continuously upgrade existing offerings such as: LPG systems, vaporizers, gas leak detection systems, etc.
• Ensure products remaincompetitive, scalable, and aligned with market needs

3. Tech & Engineering Coordination

• Work with internal teams and external vendors for software development, product design and prototyping
• Translate business requirements intotechnical specifications
• Drive execution timelines and ensure quality delivery

4. Commercial & Costing Ownership

• Developproduct costing, pricing strategies, and unit economics
• Ensure products are commercially viable and aligned with business goals
• Support sales team in structuring customized solutions

5. Sales Enablement & Training

• Train the sales team on product features, value propositions and use cases
• Developsales tools, pitch decks, and technical documentation

6. Marketing & Product Communication

• Collaborate with marketing to buildbrochures, catalogs, and product collaterals
• Clearly communicate product benefits and differentiation
• Support branding and positioning of new product lines

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and manage ateam of 23 members
• Build a culture ofinnovation, ownership, and execution excellence
• Mentor team members and define clear roles and deliverables

Experience

• 510 years of experience in:
• Product management / engineering / technical solutions
• Industrial products, energy, or engineering companies preferred
• Experience inbuilding or managing SaaS / digital productsis highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strongproduct thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to bridgetechnical + commercial + customer perspectives
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication skills

Mindset

• Entrepreneurial and ownership-driven
• Comfortable working in afast-evolving, build-from-scratch environment
• Willing to behands-on(not just strategic)

This role will be at the core of Pune Gas transition from aproduct + project company to a solutions + innovation-led organization, driving long-term differentiation in the market.