Senior Product Manager - AI
HopSkipDriveFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have proven experience leading cross-functional product initiatives with measurable business and customer impact. They must be able to operate effectively in evolving, ambiguous environments, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making. Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and stakeholders are essential, along with technical fluency and experience with developer-focused tools or platforms. Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, including exposure to model training, evaluation, or deployment, is also required. A curious, adaptable, and growth mindset that embraces emerging technologies and change is necessary.
The Sr. Product Manager will lead the full product lifecycle for AI and agent-based solutions, from discovery and definition to launch, iteration, and scaling. They will define and maintain a product roadmap that balances near-term deliverables with long-term innovation. This role involves collaborating with engineering and design to scope, build, and deliver features, and partnering with research and analytics to uncover opportunities, validate concepts, and guide decision-making using data-driven insights. The Product Manager will engage with customers to gather feedback, identify pain points, and translate insights into actionable improvements. They will also stay current on advancements in AI, machine learning, and agentic systems, and align and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery against success metrics.
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