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Senior Product Owner (AI)

salary
USD 43 per hour
department
Development
level
Senior

Bilingual, 6+ years of experience, Remote

About Us

NetMidas is a software development company based in Colombia since 2007. We have produced websites and web applications for a broad range of clients, including large multinationals (including Apple), startups, and international NGOs, as well as our products. Now we are looking for a seasoned Product Owner/Manager to work directly with an exciting international client, a pioneer in the world of AI with founders from Google, Square, Opensea, and other well-known Silicon Valley companies.

About Our Client

Our client is a cutting-edge AI powerhouse headquartered in Los Angeles. This company is at the forefront of AI innovation, seamlessly integrating thousands of AI tools to help organizations create, discover, and optimize outcomes. Their commitment goes beyond excellence - they prioritize protecting data and intellectual property, ensuring a secure environment to unleash the full potential of AI. This is a special opportunity for highly skilled professionals to dive into AI with an incredible company.

Client Company Culture

Start-up and entrepreneurial mindset: High-energy, passionate, and willing to put in some extra energy to ensure we succeed, but mindful of work-life balance, protecting weekends, and accommodating personal obligations. The client embraces a complete agile methodology with standard ceremonies that foster a culture of empowerment and ownership. Each sprint is focused, with clearly defined deliverables and goals. Their culture is dynamic and fast-paced, demanding a high level of accountability and hard work from their dedicated engineers. If you're ready for a thrilling ride in the world of AI, this is the place to be.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, self-starter with a proven ability to work and collaborate as part of a team in an agile cadence. Collaborate with our enterprise customers to ensure the successful delivery of our AI product offerings, specifically focusing on Assistants. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the client product's future. Your primary focus (70%) will be on the responsibilities of a Product Owner, guiding one or more cross-functional product development teams, while also engaging in broader product management activities (30%). You will collaborate closely with their existing Scrum Master and Tech Lead to ensure their product aligns with their vision and market needs. 

Requirements

Must Haves

  • Ability to communicate in English (Professional English proficiency).
  • 5+ years of product management experience
  • Have experience with the ambiguity associated with 0 to 1 projects
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and dedication
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to handle both executive-level discussions as well as functional/technical deep dives
  • Have deep user empathy and can understand complex product spaces
  • Proven experience translating customer problems into a well-defined roadmap and use cases that can be consumed and executed by design and engineering teams 
  • Can take customer learnings and turn them into a cohesive product vision and drive internal alignment
  • Demonstrates the ability to drive cross-functional OKRs and prioritize based on a blend of quantitative findings and qualitative research
  • Can think about systems-oriented solutions to complex authoring problems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong desire to learn and grow
  • Familiarity with a full Agile methodology or Scrum software development methodologies
  • Leadership through influence rather than organization structures. Proven ability to motivate, lead, and collaborate with cross-functional product teams and manage interactions across engineering, design, marketing, and operations
  • Storyteller who enjoys sharing product knowledge and customer stories as a way of influencing others 
  • Enjoys meeting with customers, building external relationships, and evangelizing their products 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and ramp up quickly with minimal guidance
  • An affinity for the fast-paced, changing environment of a start-up, a sense of humor, and a get-it-done personality
  • Disposition to work collaboratively with a distributed team across LATAM and the US
  • Availability to work during a time that coincides with PDT for at least 4 to 5 hours

Nice Haves

  • Have a passion for AI 
  • Have a design, AI, or psychology background, or if you have a love of tools in general.

Key Responsibilities

Product Owner (70%)

  • Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with our overall product strategy and vision.
  • Act as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams (Engineering, Design, QA) and stakeholders to refine and prioritize user stories and requirements.
  • Collaboratively plan and execute sprints with the development team and Scrum Master, focusing on high-value features and improvements.
  • Review and accept completed work, verifying its alignment with the set acceptance criteria and overall product vision.
  • Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders regarding progress, changes, and priorities.
  • Continuously integrate feedback from users, stakeholders, and market analysis into the product backlog and roadmap.
  • Support the team in adhering to Agile Scrum practices, fostering a collaborative, transparent, and adaptable development environment.

Product Management (30%)

  • Assist in developing and executing product strategies and plans.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and trends.
  • Work with the marketing and sales teams to define and execute go-to-market strategies.
  • Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, suggesting improvements or pivots as necessary

Compensation, Contract, Terms

  • USD 43 per hour, paid monthly.
  • Contract: Long-term contract with no end date. Freelance (prestación de servicios) with Netmidas.
  • Location: Remote (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Full-time.
  • Start date: July 2024.

Application process

  • Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject ‘Senior Product Owner AI’ and a short text explaining your work history, capabilities, and interests.
  • Then you will be invited to take a technical test and a series of interviews and evaluations.
  • The interview process will be complete within 10 days of our first conversation!

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