Product Manager

Position: Product Manager - AI

Salary:  $110 - $130K/yr d.o.e.

Location: Remote OK - If living within 31 miles of Tustin, CA or Austin, TX will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule

Position Summary:

Do you want to think big and dive deep - explore unconventional ideas and challenge status quo assumptions to unlock new product experiences, while sweating the details to achieve transformative change for a $2 trillion dollar industry. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the development & execution of Product Strategy to build an AI-enabled platform for New American Funding. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the app meets the needs of our users and aligns with our strategic goals.

1. Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the use of AI solutions, aligned with the company’s goals and consumer needs.
2. Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, opportunities, and user pain points. Translate these insights into actionable product features.
3. Roadmap Development: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap that prioritizes features and enhancements based on business goals, user feedback, and market analysis.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, marketing, and other teams to ensure the successful development and launch of the mobile app.
5. User Experience: Advocate for best-in-class user experience. Work with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging app interfaces.
6. Product Management: Oversee the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
7. Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize analytics and user feedback to make informed decisions and continuously improve the product.
8. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product updates and insights to stakeholders, including executives, to ensure alignment and buy-in.

1. Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a Product Manager, in fintech & AI-driven product development initiatives.
2. Experience in Mortgage Lending, Personal Loans, Auto Lending will be a plus
3. 1+ years of AI experience, either in a product management, technology or consulting capacity
4. 3+ years of experience driving efforts at a large enterprise Knowledge of AI/ML technologies, specifically Large Language Models
5. Experience in building AI-native technical products in a fast paced, rapidly evolving environment is preferred
6. Experience with Microsoft’s Copilot Studio and Azure AI Studio or other Generative AI development solutions is preferred
7. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
8. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mobile app development processes, technologies, and frameworks.
9. Analytical Skills: Proficient in using analytics tools to track and measure product performance. Experience with Amplitude will be a plus.
   User-Centric: Deep empathy for users and a commitment to solving their problems.
   Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
   Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
   Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

[EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]

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