Associate Product Manager - Energy for Health

Become an Associate Product Manager with SELCO Foundation in Bengaluru, India. Drive digital solutions for renewable energy in healthcare, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Enjoy the chance to impact underserved communities and enhance healthcare delivery through sustainable energy innovations. Join SELCO Foundation as an Associate Product Manager in Bengaluru, India, and help develop digital solutions that enhance healthcare delivery through renewable energy. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to refine energy solutions for last-mile communities. This role offers the chance to impact over 25,000 healthcare facilities by 2026, along with opportunities for travel and professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

SELCO Foundation Bengaluru, India On-site Full Time UTC+05:30

SELCO Foundation

Company Overview

Name

SELCO Foundation

Headquarters

Bangalore, India

Founded

2010 (source: som.yale.edu)

Size

SELCO Foundation is part of the SELCO group, which has around 500–600 employees and approximately 60 energy centres (source: youtube.com). However, specific financial figures for the Foundation are not publicly disclosed (source: selcofoundation.org).

What They Do

SELCO Foundation is dedicated to designing and enabling decentralized renewable-energy solutions for underserved communities, particularly in India. Established in 2010 by Harish Hande, the Foundation translates SELCO India's field experience into an incubation, research, and ecosystem-development vehicle focused on energy for health, education, livelihoods, and local enterprise development (source: som.yale.edu). The Foundation's core technology focus is on decentralized renewable energy, primarily solar photovoltaic systems, coupled with battery storage and customized solar-powered appliances for healthcare, education, and livelihoods (source: selcofoundation.org). Their approach emphasizes energy-efficient end-use devices and system integration, rather than utility-scale wind or hydrogen production (source: hbs.edu).

Projects & Track Record

SELCO Foundation has been involved in numerous impactful projects. Notably, the 'Energy for Health' initiative, in partnership with the IKEA Foundation and India's Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, aims to bring solar solutions and efficient medical equipment to 25,000 healthcare facilities across 12 states by 2026 (source: hbs.edu). Additionally, SELCO has implemented micro-scale rooftop solar and battery projects powering livelihood equipment and school/clinic electrification projects (source: youtube.com).

Recent Developments

In recent years, SELCO Foundation has been prominently involved in the 'Energy for Health' initiative, which has been a significant focus in 2023–2024 reports (source: hbs.edu). The Foundation continues to be featured in case studies and donor reports on scaling cold storage and solar vaccine refrigeration solutions (source: ssir.org). While SELCO Foundation does not engage in traditional equity funding rounds, it has historically aligned its capital with mission-driven social investors (source: doughnuteconomics.org).

Working There

SELCO Foundation offers a variety of roles across technical design, program management, enterprise development, research, and policy engagement (source: som.yale.edu). The primary office is located in Bangalore, India, with field roles requiring travel across project states (source: selcofoundation.org). The organization is known for its mission-driven, user-centered culture that values field immersion and local capacity building (source: lemelson.org).

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Job Description

Founded in 2010, SELCO Foundation leverages sustainable energy to alleviate poverty and enhance productivity, impacting over 5.5 million people. Our holistic approach enables the local development and scaling of sustainable energy innovations across various sectors in India.

About the Energy for Health Program

The Energy for Health (E4H) Program enhances health delivery by powering infrastructure with sustainable energy and efficient solutions. SELCO has implemented solar systems in over 8,000 health facilities and aims to extend support to 25,000 healthcare facilities by 2026.

About the E4H Digital Platform

The E4H Platform manages decentralized renewable energy systems in public healthcare. Built on the secure DIGIT platform, it features the Incident Management System (Saura-eMitra), operational in over 5,000 facilities. Future enhancements include an Analytical Dashboard, Asset Management, and Project Management tools, with the aim to onboard 7,000 healthcare facilities by 2025.

Position Overview

SELCO Foundation seeks a motivated Associate Product Manager to develop digital solutions that address challenges in renewable energy and healthcare. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, government departments, and external partners to refine and scale effective energy solutions for last-mile communities.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Gathering: Engage stakeholders to document needs and prepare clear specifications.
Adoption Oversight: Conduct field testing and analyze user feedback to ensure effective adoption.
Support Engineering Teams: Assist in designing digital modules, ensuring stakeholder needs are met.
Training Development: Create user manuals and conduct training sessions for successful adoption.
Monitoring Improvements: Track the use of digital solutions and implement strategies for ongoing enhancement.
Research: Identify suitable digital technologies, particularly open-source solutions, aligned with sustainability goals.
Field Testing: Lead on-the-ground testing to refine digital tools based on user feedback.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Product Development: Minimum 5 years of experience in leading product lifecycles, from requirement gathering to scaling.
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders effectively.
Technical Documentation: Proficient in creating comprehensive BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and training materials.
Wireframing: Experience with tools like Figma to design user-centric interfaces.
Testing Knowledge: Familiarity with testing methodologies to ensure quality solutions.
Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills focused on sustainability impacts.
Training Experience: Knowledge of conducting training sessions for user adoption.
Adaptability: Eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
Travel Ready: Willingness to travel for field engagement.
Empathy: Ability to connect with users and maintain professionalism.

Desired Experience

Minimum 5 years in product development, with a focus on requirement gathering and testing, preferably in public sector environments.
Familiarity with open-source technologies is a plus.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact, transforming healthcare and energy systems for underserved communities in India.