Associate Product Manager

About Karya: Why was Karya on the https://time.com/6297403/the-workers-behind-ai-rarely-see-its-rewards-this-indian-startup-wants-to-fix-that/ , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY2CpA05IWI&t=3015s , and https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/under-bhashini-iisc-to-open-source-16000-hours-of-speech-data/articleshow/111639325.cms?from=mdr?  In part, because Karya is on a mission to provide AI enabled earning and learning opportunities to economically underserved communities, thereby building a pathway out of poverty for them. Karya achieves this while also delivering high quality, timely, and price competitive data to its clients. Karya’s workers make at least 20 times the Indian minimum wage and through our one-of-a-kind digital work platform, we have delivered over 40 million digital tasks and are poised to positively impact over 100 thousand workers by the end of the year. In the coming years, our goal is to rapidly scale our impact by bringing economic opportunities to millions of underserved users in India. About the Role We are looking for an Associate Product Manager who will work closely with cross-functional teams to build, improve, and scale products that deliver real user value. You will be involved in the end-to-end product lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to shipping features and measuring impact. This role is ideal for someone early in their product career who is eager to learn, take ownership, and grow into a full Product Manager role. Key Responsibilities Product Execution Translate product requirements into clear PRDS/user stories and acceptance criteria Work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams during sprint cycles Track progress and ensure timely delivery of features Contribute to product roadmap planning and trade-off discussions  Own and drive small features/modules end-to-end (from discovery to release and iteration) User Understanding Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing Identify user pain points and translate them into actionable insights Data & Metrics Define and track key product metrics (e.g., engagement, retention, task completion) Analyze data to inform product decisions and prioritization Stakeholder Management Collaborate with internal teams (Ops, Engineering, Design, Business) Communicate product updates, timelines, and trade-offs clearly Product Discovery Assist in problem identification, solution ideation, and validation Contribute to PRDs, feature specs, and product documentation Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies in product workflows and suggest improvements Support experimentation (A/B testing, pilots, iterations) Identify opportunities to reduce manual operational effort through product and process improvements  Requirements 1–3 years of experience in Product Management / Product Design / Engineering / other adjacent areas Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking Basic understanding of product lifecycle and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) Ability to break down ambiguous problems into structured solutions Good communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to take ownership of small features/modules independently Ability to own small new or enhancements to features independently with guidance Working understanding of APIs, data flows, and system behavior to effectively collaborate with engineering, reason about trade-offs, and troubleshoot product issues Comfort working with data (SQL is a plus) Experience with tools like JIRA, Notion, Figma, or similar is a plus Good to Have Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced environment Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum teams (participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, retros) Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle (idea → PRD → design → development → release → iteration) Exposure to process improvement or automation (reducing manual ops effort) What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle Exposure to real world user problems and create real impact Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders A strong foundation to grow into a Product Manager role What We Offer Flexible leave and vacation policy Hybrid work options Insurance as per industry standards Access to leaders in technology and social impact sectors A chance to contribute meaningfully to AI, digital equity, and rural development Karya celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. If you need accommodations to apply, please contact us at hr@karya.in Offices: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Bangalore Office);