Product Lead

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:
Product Strategy and Roadmap:
Own the product roadmap for assigned areas of the ONDC network, aligned to network-wide goals and category priorities.
Translate ecosystem and participant needs into clear product requirements and open specifications.
Track market, category, and regulatory developments relevant to digital commerce and open networks.
Network and Ecosystem Execution:
Work with Engineering and Architecture teams to define and evolve open API specifications and network protocols.
Engage regularly with Network Participants to gather feedback and prioritize improvements.
Drive adoption of new specifications through clear documentation and participant enablement.
Define and track key product and network health metrics, using data to prioritize the roadmap.
Requirements:
8-10 years of experience in product management across e-commerce, marketplaces, or platform/network products.
Hands-on exposure to API-led or protocol-based product ecosystems.
Prior experience owning a product area end-to-end, including specification design, stakeholder alignment, and adoption.
Retail domain experience is preferred.
Experience in financial services, mobility, or logistics will be an added advantage.
Core Skills:
Strong problem-solving and structured thinking.
Data-driven decision-making.
Excellent stakeholder management and execution rigor across internal and external ecosystem participants.
Comfort working in ambiguity and fast-evolving environments.
Comfortable understanding and explaining APIs and open network specifications.
Motivation to do something for the country.

Experience
9-13 yrs