Product Manager Vajrayana Online

About Tergar International

Tergar International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming hearts and minds by making the ancient wisdom of meditation accessible to the modern world. Founded in 2009 by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist lama and bestselling author, Tergar offers a complete path of meditation training through digital products, live online retreats, and a global network of practice communities.

Our mission is to help people discover the joy of living through accessible, practical teachings that remove cultural and intellectual barriers while maintaining the depth and authenticity of the Buddhist tradition.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead Vajrayana Online (VOL), our Buddhist online subscription program. VOL serves practitioners who are deepening their engagement with the Path of Liberation and exploring traditional Buddhist teachings through courses, live events, and a vibrant learning community.

As Product Manager for VOL, you'll be responsible for driving the product vision, strategy, and execution for a subscription offering that serves students across the entire journey from those exploring Buddhism for the first time to advanced practitioners completing the five levels of the Path of Liberation and beyond. You'll work within a cross-functional team and report directly to the Chief Product Officer.

This role requires balancing mission impact with financial sustainability, making data-informed decisions while honoring the spiritual nature of the teachings, and navigating the unique tensions of offering paid dharma education in the modern world.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

Own the VOL OKRs, product roadmap, and backlog, ensuring alignment with Tergar's 2026-2029 strategic priorities and the broader Tergar Flywheel

Define and track north star metrics and KPIs across the full user lifecycle: acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and revenue

Translate organizational objectives and student needs into prioritized product initiatives with clear success criteria

Balance competing priorities: dharma purity vs. commercial sustainability, growth vs. deepening engagement, innovation vs. operational stability

Support leadership in creating and managing the budget

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead the VOL product team in a collaborative, product-led culture, working closely with Marketing, Design, Engineering, Program Development, Student Outreach & Support, Translation, and Events

Facilitate prioritization discussions and build consensus across stakeholders with diverse perspectives and constraints

Champion user-centered thinking and data-informed decision-making throughout the organization

Communicate product strategy, progress, and impact to the leadership team (Executive Director, COO, CTO, CPO)

Execution & Delivery

Work with the project manager to manage and prioritize the product backlog using established frameworks and tools (Asana, PostHog, HubSpot, Learnworlds)

Work with the product team  to scope, specify, and ship high-quality features and improvements

Conduct user research, interviews, and feedback analysis to understand student pain points and opportunities

Run experiments and A/B tests to validate hypotheses and optimize key conversion points

Monitor product health through analytics dashboards and user feedback channels

Assess and approve expenses and own team budget-related decisions

Keep the team informed and in sync with organizational direction and changes

Growth & Optimization

Optimize onboarding flows, pricing strategies, and content discovery to reduce friction and increase engagement

Support the 2026 strategic focus on strengthening pricing and revenue stability while maintaining accessibility

Collaborate with Marketing on acquisition campaigns, partnerships, and positioning strategies

Student Journey Integration

Ensure VOL serves as a coherent offering within the complete Tergar student journey 

Design experiences that honor where students are coming from (JOL graduates, practitioners from other sanghas, spiritual seekers) and where they're heading

Work with Events and Community teams to create seamless transitions between digital courses, live retreats, and in-person gatherings

Support pathways for long-term engagement, including transmission teachings and opportunities for service (teaching, volunteering, donating)

Required Experience & Skills

3+ years of product management experience with demonstrated ability to own and drive product strategy, roadmap, and execution

Proven track record of using data and user research to inform product decisions and measure impact

Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience building alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders

Excellent communication abilities: You can translate complex concepts for different audiences (technical teams, leadership, external partners) and tailor your approach based on who you're presenting to

Self-sufficient in remote work environments: You thrive with autonomy, manage your time effectively, and proactively communicate progress and blockers

Systems thinking: You understand how individual features and initiatives fit into larger user journeys and organizational goals

Strongly Preferred

Experience with online learning platforms, subscription products, or membership communities

Background in nonprofit organizations and understanding of the unique constraints and values of mission-driven work

Familiarity with product analytics tools (PostHog, Mixpanel, Amplitude) and marketing platforms (HubSpot)

Experience working in resource-constrained environments where prioritization and ruthless focus are essential

Bonus 

Personal connection to Tergar: Familiarity with the teachings of Mingyur Rinpoche or experience as a student in Tergar programs

Buddhist background: Working knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, practices, or traditions (any lineage)

Knowledge of meditation instruction, contemplative education, or spiritual development programs

Experience with Learnworlds, ChargeBee, or similar learning/subscription platforms

If you'd like to learn more about Tergar before applying:

Explore Vajrayana Online at vajrayana.tergar.org

Check out Mingyur Rinpoche's teachings on YouTube or in his books (The Joy of Living, In Love with the World)

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the global Tergar community.

Location & Schedule:

Remote position - Candidates may be based anywhere in the Americas (USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, etc.) 

Time zone requirement: Must work in US-based CT or EST business hours for team coordination

Part-time: 20 hours per week, Contract role

Requirements: Reliable internet access and dedicated workspace

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We're looking for the right person, not the fastest applicant.