Job Description

SUMMARY
The Product Analyst will support the design and implementation of AI solutions under the IndiaAI Mission. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders from government ministries, startups, and public sector organizations to define functional solutions, oversee implementation, and ensure alignment across strategic priorities. The analyst will be expected to interpret policy objectives, conduct user research, and contribute to project planning, stakeholder engagement, and documentation. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of the AI ecosystem in India and be able to translate technical and policy insights into actionable product strategies.
Location- Delhi
1 Year contractual role.
ABOUT US -
Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.
We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in designing AI products and solutions in collaboration with MeitY and other IndiaAI stakeholders
Support the definition of functional requirements and documentation across AI mission pillars (datasets, compute, talent, startups, and safe AI)
Conduct user research and needs assessment with public sector agencies, line ministries, and startups
Track and report progress of strategic AI projects and contribute to knowledge management
Engage with government stakeholders to facilitate alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution
Prepare detailed reports, policy briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to responsible AI policy, public sector AI adoption, and ecosystem development initiatives
REQUIREMENTS
2 to 4 years of experience in product analysis, strategy, research, or public sector consulting
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, or related disciplines
Strong knowledge of India's AI initiatives, public sector dynamics, and technology landscape
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
Ability to translate technical or policy requirements into functional documents
Strong documentation, analytical thinking, and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with project tracking tools, documentation platforms, and basic data interpretation
We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.