This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead/Staff Product Manager (AI Automation) based in Canada.
As a Lead/Staff Product Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of an innovative AI-powered automation product designed to transform how enterprises manage and optimize their workflows. You will shape the product vision, define strategic priorities, and lead development from early discovery and ideation through execution and go-to-market. Working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation (RPA), and enterprise technology, you will help turn complex operational challenges into intelligent, scalable solutions. You will act as the voice of the customer, identifying high-value opportunities and translating business needs into impactful product experiences. Partnering closely with engineering teams and executive leadership, you will influence technical decisions and drive continuous innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to build a transformative product area within a fast-growing, globally distributed technology environment.
Accountabilities:
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from market research, customer discovery, and ideation to development, launch, go-to-market strategy, and continuous improvement.
Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in close collaboration with executive leadership, including the CEO and CTO.
Lead the development of an AI-powered automation platform that enables enterprises to identify, optimize, and automate employee workflows through intelligent process observation.
Translate broad business objectives and customer challenges into clear product requirements, actionable development plans, and prioritized initiatives.
Act as the voice of the customer by gathering feedback, understanding evolving business needs, and identifying high-value opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Work closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to align product priorities, resolve challenges, and deliver effective solutions.
Participate in technical discussions and help evaluate architectural and technological trade-offs to ensure product decisions support scalability, performance, and long-term objectives.
Identify and integrate state-of-the-art AI and machine learning capabilities into product functionality, ensuring that emerging technologies create meaningful customer value.
Develop a deep understanding of deterministic and agentic automation use cases, enterprise workflows, customer pain points, and competitive market dynamics.
Conduct ongoing research into emerging technologies, industry trends, customer requirements, and market opportunities to inform product innovation.
Navigate ambiguity, establish clarity around complex problems, and drive alignment among senior stakeholders and technical teams.
Champion a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and iterative product development to accelerate the evolution of enterprise automation solutions.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a founding Product Manager or equivalent product leadership experience, having successfully taken a product or company from initial concept through development and go-to-market.
Extensive hands-on experience managing the full product development lifecycle, including discovery, research, ideation, execution, launch, and ongoing optimization.
Experience leading complex product suites, preferably within AI-powered software, enterprise technology, or automation platforms.
Strong technical background and the ability to understand complex systems, evaluate technological trade-offs, and engage confidently in technical discussions with engineering teams.
Practical experience developing or managing AI and machine learning products, with a strong understanding of how these technologies can be applied to real-world business challenges.
Solid understanding of enterprise robotic process automation (RPA), workflow automation, and the needs, use cases, and potential challenges of enterprise customers.
Strong systems-thinking capabilities, with the ability to connect technical architecture, customer needs, and business objectives into cohesive product strategies.
Demonstrated ability to define product vision, establish strategic priorities, build roadmaps, and translate long-term objectives into actionable plans.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across executive leadership, engineering, design, external partners, and other business functions.
Strong customer-centric mindset and the ability to identify meaningful problems, validate opportunities, and prioritize solutions based on business impact.
Comfortable working in fast-paced scale-up environments, with the adaptability and independence needed to navigate uncertainty and bring structure to ambiguous situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional fluency in English.
Collaborative, curious, and proactive approach, with the ability to influence teams, take ownership, and drive results in a distributed working environment.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks, internal salary frameworks, and individual experience and skills.
Stock options, offering an opportunity to share in the company's long-term success.
Fully remote working model, with the flexibility to work from anywhere, company hubs, or a combination of both.
Flexible working hours and location to support work-life balance.
Company-provided laptop and remote working setup stipend.
Dedicated co-working budget to support productive working arrangements.
Generous paid time off in addition to local public holidays.
Enhanced parental leave provisions.
Health and retirement benefits, depending on location and role.
Annual learning and development budget to support professional growth and continuous learning.
Annual team workaways and regular virtual and in-person social events.
Opportunity to work alongside talented, internationally distributed professionals across 16+ countries.
Opportunity to contribute to innovative AI and automation projects shaping the future of enterprise work and productivity.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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