Utkarsh Classes & Edutech - Category Business Head - IIT/IIM/NIT

We are looking for a highly driven and strategic Category Business Head to lead a number of high-impact categories at our Jodhpur office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the P&L, driving user engagement, and ensuring delivery excellence by leading cross-functional collaboration across content, product, delivery, and growth teams.

As a Category Head, you will play a key role in shaping our educational offerings, enhancing student outcomes, and scaling business performance through data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Category Ownership & Strategy

- Lead and manage the overall performance of multiple categories, taking responsibility for revenue, cost, and contribution margin.

- Develop and implement the category roadmap in alignment with business goals and student success metrics.

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Work with Product, Content, Tech, Sales, and Delivery teams to implement and expand category initiatives.

- Prioritize and execute high-impact projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results.

Data-Driven Growth

- Use analytics to evaluate category performance, student engagement, and learning outcomes.

- Continuously optimize offerings through improvements in pedagogy, content design, and user experience.

Product & Process Improvement

- Use student feedback and usage data to enhance the learning journey.

- Innovate and improve category-specific product offerings and delivery models.

Operational Excellence

- Identify process bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions for category development and delivery.

- Set up metrics and governance frameworks for execution tracking and team alignment.

Requirements

Education: Graduate/Postgraduate from a top-tier institute (IIT/IIM/NIT or equivalent preferred).

Experience:

- 5-10 years of experience in EdTech, Product, Operations, or Category Management.

- A proven track record of managing large-scale categories or products with measurable success.

- Strong business acumen with a problem-solving and analytical mindset.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup-like environment.

- Strong project management and multitasking abilities.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a high-growth EdTech company impacting the future of learning.

- Drive innovation and lead strategic initiatives at a national scale.

- Work closely with visionary leadership and a passionate team committed to excellence.