Head of Product (R&D)

Job Overview The Innovation Lab Head is responsible for driving a culture of innovation in the organization, help seed new ideas, develop prototypes, interact with field facing teams, internal CoE teams and customers and develop new avenues to enhance Jade standing with its customers. Roles and Responsibilities Innovation Lab Head: Work with teams to help drive and develop innovative solutions, tools and accelerators leveraging latest technologies Run idea generation competitions, hackathons internally within the organization. Work with Learning & Development department and other units to drive AI upskilling programs. Present thought leadership internal and external webinars/blogs/etc Work in collaboration with startups, universities to develop an ecosystem Help in presales cycle and presenting an innovation face of the company to customers Be a role model internally to help drive upskilling and innovation Mentor junior associates Desired Candidate Profile 20-25 years of progressive experience within IT Services/product organizations. Proven success in developing and implementing effective strategies. Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work in matrix organizations and ability to influence outcomes in teams not under direct reporting hierarchy. Strong knowledge and a hands on capability in some of the latest technologies Exceptional communication, interpersonal, mentoring, conflict resolution, stress management, and collaboration skills. Seniority Level Senior Management Level reporting to COO Employment Type Full-time Office Location Work from office in Pune (Baner or Wadgaonsheri) or Hyderabad, India Why Join Us You should join us if you are interested in shaping an organization that is on a rapid growth path. Jade is an employee-friendly, open, and transparent workplace. You will have the opportunity to bring in ideas, suggestions, and have them implemented. This is a senior management role and a key strategic position within the company, allowing you to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth, and success.

Created: 2025-08-05