Remote AI-Enabled Product Manager

Description

Future Works is searching for a results-driven, AI-Enabled Product Manager with strong end-to-end product lifecycle development (PDLC) experience in custom software solutions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the full design and development lifecycle of custom applications, ensuring products are delivered on time, on spec, and aligned with client needs. Your ability to guide cross-functional teams through the PDLC will be essential in transforming client requirements into high-impact digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision and Roadmap : Define and execute a product vision centered on AI and custom software, establishing a detailed roadmap that aligns with client goals and Future Works’ standards.

• End-to-End PDLC Management : Lead the entire product development lifecycle, overseeing design, development, and deployment phases to deliver seamless, high-quality custom applications.

• Design and Development Coordination : Manage and synchronize design and development teams, ensuring all phases of the project are on track and meet client expectations for functionality, usability, and aesthetics.

• AI Integration in Custom Software : Work closely with engineering and data science teams to integrate AI capabilities, making strategic choices about where AI can add the most value to custom software and applications.

• Client Engagement and Relationship Management : Serve as the primary client contact, communicating progress, gathering feedback, and refining requirements based on client requirements.

• Performance Tracking and Quality Control : Establish KPIs and benchmarks, rigorously monitoring design and development progress to ensure high delivery standards and consistent quality.

• Iteration and Continuous Improvement : Foster a culture of iteration, using data and feedback to refine PDLC processes and drive innovation in AI-enhanced custom application development.

Requirements

• Experience : Minimum of 5 years in product management with hands-on experience across all phases of the PDLC, especially in delivering custom software solutions that integrate AI.

• Product Management Skills : Proven track record of managing and coordinating complex design and development lifecycles, from concept to launch.

• Technical Knowledge in AI and Software Development : Strong understanding of AI concepts (LLMs, machine learning, NLP, data analytics) and software development methodologies, with the ability to communicate technical requirements to design and development teams.

• Leadership and Team Management : Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, including design, development, and engineering, to deliver products on schedule.

• Client-Focused : Skilled in building client relationships, translating requirements into actionable deliverables, and ensuring alignment with client needs and goals.

• Analytical and Data-Driven : Excellent analytical skills to assess product performance, interpret data, and make informed decisions that enhance products and outcomes.

• Cross-Functional Teams: 5-7+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams for digital products.

• Proficiency in our project software suite. (GSuite, Clickup, Figma, Jira)

Our Culture & Benefits

We believe that breakthrough results are driven by breakthrough experiences. Our culture is built on a foundation of freedom, high performance, and our seven core values.

Our Core Values

• AI native - We use AI as a natural extension of our abilities to deliver faster, smarter, and better work.

• Delivering joy - We underpromise and overdeliver, creating delight for our clients and our team.

• Smooth & fast - We believe speed is the result of precision, flawless systems, and calm execution—not frantic effort.

• Selfless - We proactively make work easier for others and measure our success by the success of the team.

• Candid - We are direct, honest, and clear with each other, believing that transparent feedback is a gift.

• Pursuing excellence - We are obsessed with quality and empower each other to break through boundaries and set new standards.

• Ever evolving - We are relentlessly curious and improve every single week, sharing our learnings openly to elevate the entire organization.

Benefits & Perks

• Work from anywhere, forever - We are a fully remote and global team. We trust you to manage your time and energy to deliver exceptional results.

• Connect deeply - We gather for immersive, all-expenses-paid company retreats in unique locations to connect, learn, and grow together.

• Share in the upside - A competitive compensation package including equity, bonuses, substantial participation in company profits with a clear growth path to C-Level leadership based on performance.