Senior Lead Product Management

NPCI; Hyderabad; Sur place; INR 600 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NPCI is seeking a senior Product Manager to drive the UMI-based protocol architecture and tokenized assets strategy. You will engage with banks, regulators, and tech teams to deliver interoperable solutions across digital markets and capital infrastructure.

You will define roadmaps, craft PRDs, and manage end-to-end product lifecycles in an agile environment, leveraging blockchain, APIs, and smart contracts to enable scalable, secure digital payments infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in Product Management / FinTech / Platform roles.
• Experience in blockchain / tokenization / CBDC / DeFi.
• Strong understanding of Capital markets (equities, debt, repo, custody) and Digital Assets/Tokenization.

Responsabilités

• Define product vision for UMI-based protocol architecture enabling interoperability across financial ecosystems.
• Drive roadmap for tokenized assets (bonds, mutual funds, invoices, gold, deposits).
• Identify high-impact use cases (credit, collateralization, repo, fractional ownership).
• Translate business requirements into protocol-level specifications.
• Define Asset lifecycle (issuance, custody, transfer, redemption), smart contract/token standards, interoperability across institutions.
• Work closely with engineering on DLT architecture, APIs, and scalability
• Ecosystem development - collaborate with Banks, NBFCs, custodians, Regulators and industry bodies, Fintechs and ecosystem partners
• Build network effects for UMI adoption
• Define PRDs, user stories, and success metrics
• Work in agile setups with engineering, design, and data teams

Connaissances

Product management

FinTech

Blockchain

Tokenization

CBDC

DeFi

APIs

Smart contracts

Digital assets

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulators

Agile

Systems thinking

Description du poste

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a “Not for Profit” company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world-class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Our Culture

TheNPCIWAY –OurGuidingPrinciples

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High- Performance Workplace .

The NPCIWAY isnotjustaframework - it’sasharedcommitmentbyevery individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

FiveTenetsoftheNPCIWAY

• ForwardThinkingMind-Set
• CustomerFirst
• LeadWith Purpose
• PassiontoDeliver
• AllSucceedTogether

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance&Wellness:

• ComprehensiveCoverage :Medical,accidental,andlifeinsurance.
• Employee Assistance Program : Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• AnnualWellnessBouquet :Holisticwellbeingsupport

Family &Childcare:

• ParentalLeave :Inclusivematernityandpaternityleave.
  
• Nanny at home Support: Assistance for Working Parents
  

Mobility&Lifestyle:

• MobilityBenefits :Relocation,transfers,andtravelsupport.
  
• HomeLoanInterestSupport :Upto50%reimbursement*
  
• MobileReimbursement :Newhandsetevery2years.
  
• CarLease,SalaryAdvance,SubsidizedMeals.
• Reward&RecognitionProgram.
• TechnologyInnovation: PatentsandIPRightspolicy.

RetirementPlanning:

• ProvidentFund(PF) and Gratuity Contributions .

Why Join Us

At NPCI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace - it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

We are building next-generation digital market infrastructure powered by Unified Markets Interface (UMI) - asset tokenization platform to tokenize financial assets, unlock liquidity, enable programmable finance, and reimagine how financial assets are issued, traded, and financed.As a Product Manager, you will define and drive products at the intersection of:- Blockchain / DLT systems- Capital markets infrastructure- Digital public infrastructure (DPI)- Regulated financial ecosystems (RBI, SEBI, etc.)This is a 0→1 and 1→N role, requiring both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision for UMI-based protocol architecture enabling interoperability across financial ecosystems
• Drive roadmap for tokenized assets (e.g., bonds, mutual funds, invoices, gold, deposits)
• Identify high-impact use cases (credit, collateralization, repo, fractional ownership)
• Translate business requirements into protocol-level specifications
• Define Asset lifecycle (issuance, custody, transfer, redemption), smart contract / token standards, Interoperability across institutions (banks, custodians, exchanges)
• Work closely with engineering on DLT architecture, APIs, and scalability
• Ecosystem Development - collaborate with Banks, NBFCs, custodians, Regulators and industry bodies, Fintechs and ecosystem partners
• Build network effects for UMI adoption
• Define PRDs, user stories, and success metrics
• Work in agile setups with engineering, design, and data teams

Skills & Qualifications

• 8–15 years in Product Management / FinTech / Platform roles
• Experience in blockchain / tokenization / CBDC / DeFi
• Strong understanding of Capital markets (equities, debt, repo, custody), Digital Assets/Tokenization, CBDC/Digital payments and financial infrastructure
• Experience with APIs and platform products and complex multi‑stakeholder ecosystems
• Strong grasp of: Smart contracts, Token standards, Distributed systems designKey Skills
• Strategic thinking + execution rigor
• Systems thinking (protocol vs product mindset)
• Stakeholder management (regulators, banks, tech teams)
• Ability to operate in ambiguity (early‑stage ecosystem building)

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to shape India’s next-generation financial market infrastructure
• Work on UMI as a protocol layer (similar to how UPI transformed payments)
• Build products that could define global standards in tokenization