EAII Advisors- Manager Water Product & Operations
EAII Advisors- Manager Water Product & Operations
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Job Description
About EAII
EAII Advisors Evidence Actions technical partner in India supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health education water and women and child development reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.
For more information read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII
About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure were making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries our team of 800 has reached over 500 million people working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
- Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now weve saved the lives of over 15000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action your colleagues are your greatest asset. Youll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation autonomy and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If youre looking to work flexibly and with purpose join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
The Role
The Manager Water Product & Operations Safe Water Program is a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of technology public health and rural operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced impact-driven environment and is eager to own the technical and operational rollout of physical water devices and treatment systems that are deployed in rural communities across India.
You will be responsible not only for refining and innovating the product itself but also for ensuring its successful integration into state-level programs by collaborating with engineers field teams and senior partners.
The position demands a combination of deep technical expertise in hardware/engineered products hands-on field sensibility and the ability to manage multi-stakeholder coordination. You will play a central role in transforming product ideas into real-world physical solutions that improve the health outcomes of rural communities across India.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong foundation in engineering product design or environmental science coupled with hands-on experience managing complex product lifecycles. We specifically seek candidates with experience in physical products such as water treatment systems medical devices automotive components industrial equipment or similar engineered hardware products.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Technical Leadership
- Own the full lifecycle of product development including research design testing iteration and deployment of physical devices.
- Lead the technical team to drive innovation and product improvement.
- Ensure all physical devices meet compliance standards and field performance benchmarks.
- Collaborate with researchers academic partners (e.g. IIT Kanpur) and subject-matter experts to integrate cutting-edge technology.
- Oversee product testing in field conditions including durability performance and user acceptance testing
Operational Oversight & Field Implementation
- Oversee and hold accountable Learning Management Team State Managers and field engineers to plan and execute device trials and rollouts within designated timelines.
- Set up systems for regular communication monitoring and feedback loops with state teams to track device performance and usage.
- Ensure timely follow-ups issue resolution and escalation management with state and regional staff.
- Support state teams with the development of training materials field protocols and troubleshooting SOPs.
- Manage supply chain inventory and logistics for device distribution and maintenance
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Build high-level partnerships with academic institutions vendors and technology collaborators.
- Represent the organization in key technical forums workshops and cross-sector dialogues.
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and prepare technical documentation such as user manuals design briefs and operational SOPs. - Mentor and guide junior engineers and state-level technical staff to build long-term internal capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Operations Management or a related technical/operations field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing large-scale field operations program implementation or product deployments
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end hardware/engineered product development and implementation across teams
- Experience with physical products such as water treatment systems medical devices automotive components industrial equipment or similar engineered hardware is strongly preferred
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed high-stakes decisions
- Masters degree in Management/Operations or a related discipline would be a bonus
- Experience working with academic institutions or government partners would be a bonus
- Familiarity with rural implementation or technology deployment in resource-limited settings would be a bonus
Benefits
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions
- Life and Accidental insurance
- PF ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
- Generous leave
- Avenues for engagement and recognition.
Compensation:Competitive and commensurate with the individuals credentials experience and previous pay scale.
All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individuals merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race caste creed colour religion gender origin disability marital status or any other basis protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Advisor
