Lead Product Manager, AI Strategy & Execution (Hybrid)

Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in AI strategy and product management
  • Strong communication skills to engage with executive-level partners
  • Proven history of launching impactful AI products
  • Technical knowledge of generative and agentic AI technologies
  • Expertise in data-driven product development and iterative processes
  • Experience in customer-driven solution development
  • Familiarity with software development processes and maintaining product quality.

Responsibilities

  • Define AI strategy aligning with multiple business units and company goals
  • Collaborate to identify AI opportunities and develop business cases
  • Lead AI product roadmap development in line with business objectives
  • Translate internal stakeholder requirements across teams
  • Integrate design thinking and UX principles into product processes
  • Prioritize initiatives and secure commitments from stakeholders
  • Mentor team members and support their development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Competitive 401(k) contributions and pension plans
  • Annual performance-based incentive program
  • Paid time off with 23 days accrued annually
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Paid family leave and 9 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will straddle the strategy and execution of AI Strategy & Execution at American Family. You will conduct analyses of market trends, customer empathy, and internal and external data to define a differentiated product vision that delivers unique value. You will be a leader in discipline, influencing others on product design, best practices, and principles. You will drive strategy and innovation as it relates to future technology products. We will measure success on outcomes and metrics according to area/enterprise goals.

You will report to the Senior Manager, AI Solutions and Innovation, and operate within the Enterprise Strategy & Innovation organization on the AI Solutions & Innovation team. Product Managers on this team work with business, data science, and technology teams to advise on innovation and AI strategy. They conceptualize future innovation opportunities and work directly with development teams to advise and lead product builds with AI components. You will balance strategic foresight into the evolving landscape and capabilities of AI. You will facilitate and influence the creation of an actionable path towards longer-horizon innovation. Additionally, you will be involved with tactical execution of near-term product builds with business and technology teams.

Position Compensation Range:
$113,000.00 - $194,000.00

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities
• Define and execute AI strategy across multiple business units, aligning with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities, and develop business cases to support investment decisions.
• Lead the development of AI product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Define AI strategy and then develop a creative, high-quality, and clear product roadmap.
• Be the "translator" for internal stakeholders, including business lines and cross-functional teams.
• Understand how and when to use design thinking, UX, and other frameworks into the process for a flexible hybrid methodology that fits the team, product, and customer.
• Prioritize initiatives and get commitments from internal stakeholders using excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Mentor and help develop members of the team.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
• Demonstrated experience communicating, strategizing and driving AI innovation with executive level partners
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful AI products, with demonstrated business impact.
• Strong technical understanding of AI technologies, including generative and agentic AI.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in digital/technology product offerings.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of software development processes with an appreciation for maintaining a high-quality bar with low operational overhead.
• Demonstrated experience in data-driven products, data science facilitation, and iterative development lifecycles to solve business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to gather information and data in build, buy and partner options for solving customer problems.
• Demonstrated experience deriving key insights and patterns from customer interviews and using that input to clarify problem statements.

Licenses
• Not applicable.

Travel Requirements
• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements
• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions
• Not applicable.

Additional Information
  • To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
  • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
  • Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting


In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110.

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We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

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