Director /Associate Director, Product & Strategy

Role Overview
We are looking for a Director / Associate Director, Product & Strategy to shape SquadStack's next set of products and business verticals. Working closely with the founders, you will identify and shape new initiatives, build the case for them, and take them from concept to launch and early traction. The role combines strategy, product and business ownership, and offers a path to leading a new product and business line.

What you will do

Identify, evaluate and prioritise new product and business opportunities with the founding team
Lead primary and secondary research, including customer discovery with enterprise decision-makers
Develop hypotheses, business models, pricing and go-to-market plans, and drive them to decision
Build and test early product prototypes using AI tools, working with product, engineering and design
Represent SquadStack with senior stakeholders and secure early adopters
Own execution end to end, from first milestones to a scalable verticals

Requirements

5-7 years in a client-facing role (Engagement Manager/Project Leader/Sr. Consultant) at a top-tier management consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), with experience leading engagements
Exceptional structured problem solving, with rigour and attention to detail
A genuine passion for building, and the energy to take ideas from concept to results
Comfort with ambiguity, and a track record of creating structure where there is none
Strong business judgement, and the ability to bring senior stakeholders to a decision
Executive presence and strong communication skills
Curiosity about AI, and a willingness to work hands-on with AI tools
Experience in startups, tech or product management is a plus
Logistics
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience!
Location: Noida
Joining: within 30 days (flexible)
Why should you consider us seriously?
Work at the frontier of applied AI, at a company that is already leading the market
Close partnership with the founders, and real ownership of what you build
A clear path to becoming an AI product/business leader
Competitive compensation and ESOPs
Please Note
<SquadStack.ai> is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. SquadStack .ai is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.