Senior Technical Product Manager

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The Sr. Technical Product Manager is responsible for owning the overall roadmap and vision for the Generative AI (Gen AI) platform. Working closely with the VP of Generative AI Platform and stakeholders across the organization, this individual ensures that new platform capabilities align with strategic business goals. The Sr. Technical Product Manager bridges business needs with technical feasibility, manages product backlogs, and communicates updates to executives and key users.

Essential Functions

Roadmap Ownership & Prioritization

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the Gen AI platform roadmap in alignment with business strategies.
• Prioritize features, enhancements, and technical debt in collaboration with engineering and business partners.
  
  

Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between the business, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Lead product backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release management in partnership with the Scrum Master.
  
  

Market & Technology Research

• Stay current on AI platform trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to inform product direction.
• Provide thought leadership to help shape the long-term vision of the Gen AI platform.
  
  

Performance Monitoring & Metrics

• Define and track product KPIs to measure platform adoption, performance, and business impact.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend improvements and iterate on product strategy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of product management experience, preferably with AI, cloud, or platform products.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical roadmaps and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Product management or agile certifications (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic Institute) are a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into business-friendly language.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and cloud-based infrastructures.
• Strategic thinker who can balance short-term wins with long-term vision.
• Normal Office Working Conditions: Primarily in a US-based office environment with occasional travel.
• Flexibility for remote or hybrid work arrangements, depending on organizational policy.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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