Senior Manager – AI Product Strategy & Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Contribute to a user-focused AI product strategy that aligns with customer requirements and product details.

• Support critical partnerships and on-demand product initiatives.

• Oversee operational functions such as recruitment, budgeting, and monitoring key performance indicators.

• Collaborate across departments with product, engineering, finance, and other key stakeholders.

• Evaluate business initiatives and intelligence efforts by analyzing revenue, customer data, costs, and industry trends.

• Aid in the preparation of Quarterly Product Reviews and Annual Planning processes.

• Ensure cohesive alignment among Product teams, stakeholders, and executives.

• Conduct market evaluations and strategize alongside senior personnel and Product Management.

• Assist in market sizing and assessments regarding buy/build/partner decisions.

• Supervise AI projects that enhance portfolio growth and operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8–10 years of experience in a leading management consulting firm, private equity, investment banking, or in strategy & operations within a technology company (or equivalent).

• Deep knowledge and/or strong passion for the enterprise software/SaaS sector, particularly in the AI domain.

• Proven ability to apply quantitative skills to refine product strategy and enhance operational effectiveness.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Comfortable engaging in both business-oriented and technical discussions.

• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional projects, fostering trust, and influencing various stakeholders, including senior staff.

• Capability to collaborate effectively while also thinking independently.

• Proactive and able to juggle multiple tasks in dynamic, often uncertain environments.

• Preferred: Experience with or within established enterprise technology firms.

• Preferred: Background in SaaS or PaaS product development, technical strategy, and product operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity (when applicable)

• Variable/incentive compensation

• Health plans

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) Plan with company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Matching donations

• Flexible time away plan

• Family leave programs

• Flexible or remote work arrangements