Director of Product & Tech

Prepladder; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in Chandigarh seeks a Director of Product & Technology to drive the product vision and tech strategy. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance and scalability of platforms, while mentoring future leaders. A B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science and 7-12 years of experience in tech leadership roles are essential. This role offers an opportunity to shape user experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in product and tech leadership roles.
• Experience in B2C Consumer Tech or Ed-tech environments.
• Proven track record with large cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across product and engineering.
• Define product and tech roadmap with stakeholders.
• Ensure high performance and scalability of platforms.
• Mentor team leaders and foster a culture of innovation.
• Establish agile processes for timely product releases.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in web and mobile

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or related field

MBA (optional)

Job description

Role Overview

The Director Product & Technology will be responsible for driving the overall product vision and technology strategy in alignment with business goals. This leader will oversee cross‑functional tech and product teams, ensuring seamless collaboration, timely delivery, and world‑class user experience. The role demands strong technical depth, product‑first thinking, and a hands‑on leadership style.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and manage cross‑functional teams across product, engineering (frontend, backend, mobile), QA, design, and data.
• Define and drive the product and tech roadmap in collaboration with the CTO and business stakeholders.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and security of all platforms (web, mobile apps, backend services, etc.).
• Mentor engineering and product leaders, fostering a strong culture of innovation, quality, and accountability.
• Establish agile development processes and ensure timely and high‑quality product releases.
• Translate business needs into robust product features and technical solutions with seamless user experience.
• Work closely with QA to enforce best testing practices and zero‑bug release standards.
• Oversee the design team to ensure UI/UX aligns with user expectations and brand identity.
• Ensure efficient resource planning, team capacity alignment, and hiring of top talent.
• Leverage data to guide product decisions and prioritize improvements based on user insights and business impact.
• Collaborate with the CTO on technology strategy, tech debt management, and platform modernization.

Requirements

• B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 7-12 years of overall experience in product and tech leadership roles, preferably in high‑scale B2C (Consumer Tech) or Ed‑tech environments.
• Proven track record of managing large cross‑functional tech and product teams.
• Strong technical expertise in web, mobile (Android/iOS), and backend technologies.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and product‑market fit.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence and hands‑on execution.
• Passionate about user experience, performance, and innovation.