Product Manager - AI Applications

Sitreps 2 SteerCos

$200K — $240K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of product management experience, focusing on AI/ML features in B2B SaaS or data-rich environments.
  • Track record of delivering AI-powered capabilities such as search, summarization, and predictive insights using modern LLM technology.
  • Experience with model evaluation, observability, and optimizing quality, latency, and cost metrics.
  • Strong grasp of data governance, security, and compliance requirements, especially in regulated sectors.
  • Proficient in SQL and basic Python for data analysis and validation purposes.
  • Exceptional communication abilities for supporting async, distributed team dynamics.
  • Bonus: Experience in defense or military contexts, particularly with classified AI applications.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the AI strategy by developing a strategic roadmap aligned with AI objectives across various stages.
  • Drive the advancement of generative AI features, focusing on creating AI-assisted workflows and user experiences.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to outline AI infrastructure needs and establish quality standards for performance monitoring.
  • Partner with Security to ensure data protection and comply with governance policies in sensitive environments.
  • Measure and communicate the impact of AI initiatives by tracking relevant metrics and progress in an asynchronous team setting.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Impactful role in enhancing military operational efficiency.
  • Access to a collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
  • Engagement with high-profile military clients on critical workflows.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Role: Product Manager - AI Applications

Location: Remote

Salary: $200-$240K + Equity

About US

This is a revolutionary platform for military staff workflows and operational planning. The software is designed to enable smarter, real-time decisions. With unparalleled collaboration features, AI-enhanced tools, and customizable workflows, this product makes staffs superhuman. Our expanding roster of customers includes COCOMs and Service Components worldwide.

About the Role

As a Staff Product Manager focused on Applied AI, you'll define and execute our vision for AI-driven capabilities across the military staff workflow. You'll lead strategic product decisions across intelligent search and summarization, assisted drafting, and predictive capabilities, ensuring our AI features are reliable, secure, and mission-ready. Working closely with Engineering, Design, Data Science, Security, and military SMEs, you'll prioritize high-impact initiatives that transform how staffs plan and operate.

Responsibilities
  • Define and Own AI Strategy

    Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap that aligns with AI goals across foundational, generative, and predictive stages. Champion and communicate the vision across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders..
  • Advance Generative AI Features

    Drive the creation of AI-assisted workflows including draft generation, document linking, and natural-language interfaces that accelerate planning cycles. Define user experiences, success metrics, and iteration plans.
  • Partner on Platform & Quality Standards

    Work with Engineering to define AI infrastructure requirements including vector databases, prompt frameworks, and model observability. Set quality benchmarks and evaluation practices to monitor reliability, performance, and cost.
  • Ensure Security & Governance

    Collaborate with Security to implement data protection, access controls, and policy alignment needed for trusted use in high-security environments.
  • Measure and Communicate Impact

    Define and track metrics tied to AI adoption, user efficiency, and planning effectiveness. Communicate progress and insights clearly in an async-first, distributed team environment.
About You

You thrive in complex, ambiguous environments and enjoy turning advanced AI technologies into simple, powerful tools. You're fluent in both the technical details and the strategic value of AI, and you know how to balance bold product bets with responsible execution. You're excited to work with mission-driven users and have the ability to lead cross-functional teams toward outcomes that matter.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years delivering AI/ML-based features in B2B SaaS or data-rich platforms.
  • Proven track record shipping AI-powered features (search, summarization, generative drafting, or predictive insights) with modern LLM tooling and architectures.
  • Experience managing model evaluation, observability, and optimization efforts across quality, latency, and cost.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance, preferably in regulated or high-trust domains.
  • Proficiency in SQL and basic Python for data validation and analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in async and distributed environments.
  • Bonus: Experience in defense, operational planning, or classified AI deployments.

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