About Rize:
Our Mission
At Rize, we're tackling one of agriculture's biggest climate challenges: rice farming accounts
for approximately 12% of global methane emissions (30% in Southeast Asia - equivalent to
air travel emissions). As the second-largest agricultural methane emitter after cattle, rice
presents a massive opportunity for impact.
Our three-fold mission:
Decarbonise rice agriculture: We aim to eliminate 100 megatons of carbon emissions
by 2040
Enhance farmers' bottom line: Organise farmers in Southeast Asia and bring tangible
value to the rice value chain
Build a globally trusted platform: Create a network where new technologies can be
deployed to improve farmers' lives whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Our Operations
Where We Operate
Vietnam: Mekong Delta region (approximately 4 million hectares of paddy)
Indonesia: Java Island, with specifically targeted areas for technology adoption
Each country has a general manager, supply chain management team, agronomists, etc.
The Product Team
What We're Hiring For
Product Managers (Associate PM, PM, and Senior PM - 2-5+ years of experience)
Role Overview
Team structure: You'll work in squads with product managers, engineers, and
designers
Location: Based in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Language requirements: Fluency in English is essential; fluency in Vietnamese
Reporting: Directly to Chief Product Officer
Work style: Fully remote with regular field visits
Field work: You'll visit farmers, communities, and stakeholders. Expect to get your
hands dirty in rice paddy fields, install technologies, and build close relationships with
farming communities
What We Value Most
Synthesis ability:
is crucial. Many product managers can gather information, but the best can
take disparate, fragmented information and synthesise it into an actionable execution plan
with clear recommendations on next steps.
Who You Are
Essential Qualities (Harder to Teach, but You'll Practise Daily)
High degree of agency: You operate independently, make your own decisions, and
use me as a coach. We plan strategy together, agree, and move forward
Challenge the norm: I expect you to challenge assumptions - including mine.
Sometimes I'm wrong, and I need you to say so. That's how we learn
Excellent communication skills: Fluent in English and comfortable working in a
multicultural setting
Willingness to learn: You must be able to both take and give critique effectively. This
is how we grow as peers.
Core Product Management Skills
As a product manager at Rize, you'll need a solid foundation across several key areas. Some
of these you should already have mastered; others we're happy to develop together as you
grow with us.
User-Centric Design Thinking
: Ability to empathise with users, understand their needs and pain points, and translate those into product features.
Technical Proficiency
: Understanding of the technical aspects of app and web development to effectively communicate with developers and make informed decisions.
Data Analysis
: Skill in interpreting user data and analytics to guide product decisions and improvements.
Agile and Scrum Methodologies
: Familiarity with agile development processes and the ability to work within sprint cycles, managing backlogs and prioritisations effectively.
Communication and Collaboration
: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise between stakeholders, users, and the development team.
Project Management
: Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and resources effectively.
UX/UI Knowledge
: Understanding of user experience and interface design principles to ensure the product is accessible, intuitive, and engaging.
Product Lifecycle Management
: Experience in overseeing the product from conception through launch and beyond, including managing updates, iterations, and feedback loops.
Strategic Thinking
: Skill in setting product vision and strategy aligned with business goals and user needs.
Additional Information for Applicants
Cultural \& Communication Requirements
English Proficiency: Fluency in English is a must for this position.
Cultural Integration: Being able to integrate well with our multicultural team is essential for success at Rize.Farm.
Work Style \& Expectations
Remote-Hybrid Work Model: We offer a hybrid-remote working arrangement.
Ownership Mindset: When assigned a project, we expect you to:
Take complete ownership of deliverables
Proactively seek information
Build necessary relationships
Drive the project to completion
Working Hours \& Availability
Flexible Hours: We focus on output rather than specific working hours.
Communication Expectations:
Must be responsive on Slack/WhatsApp when needed
Share information effectively with team members
Core Overlap Hours: All team members must be available during our 4 hour global
overlap period (India morning to Singapore end-of-day).
Learn more about this role from our CTO 👉 Product Manager - VN