Product Manager (Forward Deployed)

Key Points

• Salary Range: 7 to 12 Lakhs per Annum
• Preferred Location: Bangalore (its a WFH opportunity, travel involved)
• Preferred Work Exp: 2 to 5 years of Experience in Product Management.
• Work Focus: 80% Customers, 20% Engineers

Company Description

At Platform Commons, we dont just build software; we build stuff that makes a difference. From empowering smallholder farmers in rural India to scaling education for the marginalized, our platforms are the invisible engine behind some of the most significant social shifts today.

But behind every line of code is a human story. A teacher in a government school, a farmer collective in a remote village, or a volunteer in the city making a difference. We are looking for a Customer obsessed Product Manager and show the world what "Tech for Good" actually looks like.

The Mission

You wont just be "building features." You will be our primary lens into the field. Youll travel, meet the changemakers, and translate complex digital ecosystems into moving, human-centric solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role with an option for work-from-home flexibility. A Forward Deployed Product Manager (FDPM) at Platform Commons will collaborate closely with clients, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing requirements, creating product roadmaps, prioritizing features, and ensuring successful deployment of products. The role also involves monitoring product performance and refining features to align with client needs over time.

Qualifications

• Product Management, Project Planning, and Feature Prioritization skills
• Technical understanding and ability to collaborate with engineers and developers effectively
• Strong Business Analysis and Problem-Solving skills
• Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management skills
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA or equivalent
• Experience in a client-facing or consulting role is a plus
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA or equivalent experience is a plus)