About Us
At Workwarp, we're revolutionizing the way businesses interact with data. Our cutting-edge technology and innovative approach have positioned us as a leader in the industry. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Manager - AI Data Foundation to join our team and drive the development of a GenAI-ready knowledge foundation that serves as the enrichment layer atop our enterprise data lake.
Job Summary
As a Senior Product Manager - AI Data Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data infrastructure. You will collaborate with engineers and data scientists to assess the criticality of knowledge sources in relation to business goals. Your expertise will be essential in driving innovation and ensuring our data infrastructure is optimized for advanced AI applications, ultimately enhancing our business operations and customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Planning (50%):
- Develop a deep understanding of end-users and use that knowledge to determine the fastest path to deliver value.
- Translate business goals and end-user needs into product strategy, communicating direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners.
- Identify goals, metrics, and analytics to determine product value, continually making recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings.
- Manage and groom the product backlog, making future decisions based on the value that will be delivered.
- Partner with Finance to understand financial needs and assist in the creation of business plans for new opportunities.
- Monitor research and the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class.
- Delivery & Execution (20%):
- Formulate, test, and refine assumptions and hypotheses through user research and testing.
- Document, review, and ensure that all quality and change control standards are met.
- Create, prioritize, and accept user stories, incorporating them into release planning.
- Make product decisions that drive value on a daily basis.
- Identify and consider pros, cons, issues, obstacles, dependencies, and value associated with features and enhancements.
- Participate in standups, iteration planning sessions, product demos, and retrospectives.
- Condense complex technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders.
- People (30%):
- Foster collaboration with team members (Engineering, UX, etc.) to drive value and identify and resolve impediments.
- Act as a proponent of modern software development practices.
- Advocate for the end-user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user needs.
- Work with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps.
- Manage cross-functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy and provide education to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or user experience.
- Guide more junior team members in strategy, alignment, analysis, and execution tasks.
- Participate in and contribute to learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice).
- Participate in talent acquisition, development, and retention activities in support of the team.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- A bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
- 3 years of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong background in AI, machine learning, and data science.
- MBA or a Master's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Data Science, or AI.
- Proficiency in managing and leveraging large-scale data lakes with both structured and unstructured data.
- Experience with GenAI technologies and frameworks, including knowledge enrichment and vectorization techniques.
- Proven track record of managing technical products from concept to launch.
- Experience in creating and executing product roadmaps, defining product vision, and setting success metrics.
- Strong understanding of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for knowledge management.
- Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts and business value.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and optimize processes.
- Ability to align product initiatives with business goals and leadership priorities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and long-term vision for AI applications.
Skills & Competencies
- Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
- Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Empathy: Understands the needs of multiple stakeholders and is responsive in meeting their needs with the most optimal resolution.
Work Environment & Benefits
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages growth and learning. Our company culture values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Career Growth Opportunities & Learning Benefits
At Workwarp, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. We offer:
- Training and development programs.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Cross-functional team collaboration.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about AI, data science, and product management, and you're looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application today.
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents: The pay range for this position is between $90,000 - $190,000.
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The application window is anticipated to be closed on September 9th, 2024.
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