Assistant Director - Product Manager

Role Overview

This role, based in the United States, involves serving as an Assistant Director and Product Manager responsible for leading the creation and ongoing enhancement of innovative, data-focused products aimed at solving complex business challenges. The position requires collaboration across business, technology, and user experience teams to manage product initiatives from initial discovery through launch to continual improvement. A strong focus on driving product strategy, prioritizing roadmaps, and utilizing emerging artificial intelligence technologies is essential to refine products and operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire product development process for specific areas, ensuring alignment of business goals with technical requirements to produce impactful solutions.
• Lead product discovery efforts, establish clear requirements, prioritize features, oversee software releases, and guide subsequent enhancements to maximize value for customers and business.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps that reflect strategic objectives; adjust and prioritize product backlogs based on impact assessments, customer feedback, and technical workload.
• Prepare comprehensive product documentation, such as detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications for both technical and business stakeholders.
• Analyze product performance data and key metrics to inform prioritization and enable ongoing product improvements.
• Implement Agile product management methodologies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, retrospectives, and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Conduct user research and product validation testing to ensure solutions meet customer needs effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable products while managing risks, dependencies, deadlines, and expectations proactively.
• Support responsible integration and adoption of AI technologies to enhance product features and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a relevant Master's degree is preferred depending on the product domain.
• 6 to 8 years of proven product management experience leading products or major features from conception through launch and continuous refinement.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complete product life cycles, including requirements gathering, prioritization, roadmap development, release scheduling, and ongoing improvements.
• Proficiency in writing detailed product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and other documentation tailored to diverse audiences.
• Solid understanding and application of Agile frameworks, backlog management, sprint planning, and governance over product lifecycles.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making skills, including defining and tracking relevant product success metrics.
• Technical knowledge to collaborate on architecture, infrastructure decisions, system integrations, and technical trade-offs.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows, address business challenges, and improve productivity, alongside familiarity with responsible AI practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range between $103,800 and $150,600, influenced by experience, skills, education, and location.
• Eligibility for incentive-based compensation programs.
• Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave policies to support work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off allowance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring contributions from both employee and employer.
• Insurance offerings such as life, disability, and accident coverage.
• Opportunity to participate in a discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Support for tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
• Work environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies including AI-driven solutions.

Additional Information

This opening is filled through a partner company responsible for application processing and subsequent steps. The recruitment process incorporates an AI-driven matching system to ensure quick, fair candidate evaluation based on essential role requirements. Final selections and hiring decisions are made by the employer's internal team. Data privacy and responsible AI use are prioritized throughout the hiring process to protect candidate information and support equitable recruitment.