PRODUCT OPERATIONS AND R&D ASSOCIATE : SRI LANKA (REMOTE)

Remote

Full Time

PRODUCT OPERATIONS AND R&D ASSOCIATE

Experienced

Product Operations and R&D Associate
Work from Home

The Product Operations & R&D Associate will support Ekwa’s Product Management team by owning structured research, feasibility analysis, experimentation, and product operations initiatives end-to-end.
This role sits at the intersection of research, execution, and operational enablement. It is designed for candidates who can work independently, think clearly through ambiguity, and take ownership of initiatives from idea validation through pilot execution and documentation.

This is not a coordination-only or trainee role. Candidates are expected to contribute with minimal supervision after onboarding.

Apply only if you are seeking a full-time, long-term remote role and are comfortable with high ownership and accountability.

Job Responsibilities

Own assigned R&D and product-operations initiatives end-to-end
Conduct structured research and feasibility assessments for AI, automation, and service improvement ideas
Translate ambiguous or loosely defined problems into clear assumptions, plans, and execution steps
Evaluate initiatives across operational impact, scalability, risks, and dependencies
Produce high-quality documentation, including research briefs, feasibility reports, SOPs, and summaries
Coordinate pilots or proof-of-concepts with internal stakeholders
Track outcomes against defined success criteria and document learnings
Maintain accurate updates across PM tools and documentation systems (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp)
Communicate progress, risks, blockers, and decisions clearly and proactively
Contribute to improving internal frameworks, workflows, and evaluation criteria

Expected Qualifications & Skills

Required:

1–3 years of experience in product operations, research, project management, business analysis, or a related role
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate feasibility and risks.
Ability to think through ambiguity and define structure where none exists
Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional remote work
Ability to produce clear, structured documentation (reports, SOPs, FAQs, summaries)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Familiarity with PM or operations tools (e.g., ClickUp, Notion, Asana, or similar)
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, or similar).

Preferred:

Experience in service-based industries (digital marketing, healthcare services, SaaS).
Prior remote work experience.
Exposure to AI, automation, or data-driven projects.

This Role is a Strong Fit If You

Prefer ownership and execution over constant direction.
Think critically before escalating problems.
Are comfortable working with incomplete or evolving information.
Value clarity, documentation, and disciplined decision-making.
Can manage your time and deliverables independently.
Are comfortable receiving feedback and improving quickly.

Benefits

BizyCorp / Ekwa Marketing offers a compelling package:
Flexibility: Schedule your 8-hour workday within the specified time frame.
Since we deal with U.S clients, you are expected to work 4 hours during the day and 4 hours at night (this is non-negotiable).
Work-from-Home: Enjoy the convenience of remote work.
EPF/ETF: Enrollment in Sri Lanka’s employee provident and trust funds.
Legal Compliance: Adherence to the Sri Lankan Shop and Office Act.
Salary: Starting at 90,000 LKR (including basic Salary and Fixed allowances), with a potential increment after a 6-month probation.
Additional Perks include: Paid leave, selected training/certification programs, and performance-based annual rewards.
Global Exposure: Work with international clients and a diverse team of 250+ employees worldwide.

We do not offer part-time roles, so we only apply if you are serious about committing your full-time commitment to our company.

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