Senior AI Product Manager

We are seeking an experienced and visionary AI Senior Product Manager to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in leading, building, and launching cutting-edge AI/ML-powered features and products within the Workiva platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a product leader who thrives on translating complex AI capabilities into tangible business value for our customers, with a strong emphasis on shipping impactful products from conception to widespread adoption.

You will work closely with engineering, data science, design, sales, and customer success teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our platform's intelligence, automation, and overall user experience.

What You'll Do

Product Strategy & Vision

• Deeply understand and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy for AI/ML features, aligning with company objectives and market opportunities

• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify unmet needs and opportunities for AI-driven innovation

• Develop detailed product roadmaps, user stories, and acceptance criteria for AI/ML initiatives, ensuring clear prioritization and measurable outcomes

Product Lifecycle Management & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for AI/ML features, from ideation and validation to development, launch, and post-launch optimization

• Drive the execution of product initiatives, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of features that meet customer needs and business goals

• Collaborate closely with engineering and data science teams to translate complex AI models and algorithms into intuitive, scalable, and performant product experiences

• Champion a data-driven approach, utilizing metrics and analytics to inform product decisions and measure the success of launched features

Technical Acumen & Collaboration

• Serve as the bridge between business needs and technical execution, possessing a strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and scalable system architectures

• Engage deeply with engineering teams, understanding the technical complexities and trade-offs involved in building enterprise-grade AI solutions

• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions, ensuring product requirements are technically feasible and align with our platform's underlying infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement & Go-to-Market

• Partner with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies, enablement materials, and compelling messaging for new AI features

• Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders, acting as the voice of the customer within the product development process

• Present product strategies, roadmaps, and updates to executive leadership, customers, and other key stakeholders

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience in software development or related field

• Proven track record of successfully shipping products that have achieved market adoption and business impact 

• Demonstrated experience managing product lifecycles from ideation through launch and iteration in an Agile development environment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications 

•  3+ years specifically focused on AI/ML products or features within a B2B SaaS or enterprise software environment

• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, methodologies, and their practical applications in enterprise contexts (e.g., natural language processing, predictive analytics, generative AI, agentic workflows)

• Familiarity with the technical considerations of building scalable AI solutions, including data collection, labeling, model training, deployment, and monitoring

• Understanding of modern software architecture principles, including microservices.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Master's degree preferred

• Certifications in product management (e.g., Pragmatic Marketing) or AI/ML

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20% to meet with customers, stakeholders, and product teams at other Workiva locations

• Reliable internet connection required during remote work periods​

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].
 

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