Product Manager - AI

Why This Role Matters:

The Staff Product Manager for AI Products will serve as a key technical and product leader, defining the product roadmap for our application platforms and establishing the standards for user experience and feature delivery. This role is pivotal in translating our advanced AI/ML capabilities into intuitive, high-value solutions for the insurance and annuity marketplace. This position requires 7-10 years of experience, working autonomously to define user problems and architect solutions that deliver organization-level impact. You will provide product leadership across multiple technical and business teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to Group 1001's mission of delivering outstanding value through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.

How You'll Contribute:

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our AI product suite, aligning development priorities with business goals.
• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for organization-wide AI initiatives, from user research and requirements definition to launch and iteration.
• Establish standards for product development, including user journey mapping, feature validation, and success metric definition, ensuring solutions are both valuable and usable.
• Build relationships with engineering, data science, and business leaders to identify high-impact product opportunities and deliver solutions that drive ROI.
• Mentor junior product and design talent, helping to develop the next generation of product leadership within the organization.

What We're Looking For:

Skills:

Proficiency in Product Strategy & Roadmapping, Technical Requirement Definition, Systems Thinking & Architecture, User Journey Mapping, Backlog Prioritization & Management, Stakeholder Influence, User-Centered Design, Data Analysis & Interpretation, API & Systems Design, Agile Methodologies, and Stakeholder Management

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience in machine learning or related field
• Demonstrated experience defining technical strategy and driving organization-wide initiatives
• Proven track record of leading complex, high-impact projects with broad organizational scope
• Experience mentoring and developing senior engineers and technical leaders
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in insurance or financial services with deep understanding of industry challenges
• Recognized expertise through conference presentations, publications, or industry speaking engagements
• Experience with enterprise-scale systems and complex technical environments
• Proven ability to build consensus and drive alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Track record of successful vendor partnerships and technology evaluations

Competencies and Soft Skills:

• Executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change
• Strategic vision with ability to define long-term technical direction aligned with business goals
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop and mentor senior technical talent
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate technical strategy to executive audiences

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.