Senior Product Manager (AI)

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="ContentPasted0">Jama Software® is focused on maximizing innovation success in multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells, electrification, space, software-defined vehicles, surgical robotics, and more all rely on Jama Connect® requirements management software<strong class="ContentPasted0" data-renderer-mark="true"> </strong>to minimize the risk of defects, rework, cost overruns, and recalls. Using Jama Connect, engineering organizations can now intelligently manage the development process by leveraging Live Traceability™ across best-of-breed tools to measurably improve outcomes. Additionally, customers have access to cutting edge AI functionality to modernize their requirements workflows and processes. Our rapidly growing customer base spans the automotive, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, financial services, and insurance industries.</span></p></div><h2 data-section-id="1wct3r9" data-start="141" data-end="158"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">About the Role</span></h2> <p>We’re looking for someone who can pair strong PM craft with AI-native fluency: someone who can think strategically, partner deeply with technical teams, synthesize complex inputs quickly, and continuously explore how AI can improve product workflows, team decision-making, customer experiences, and product outcomes.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1wajri6" data-start="1318" data-end="1335"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">What You’ll Do</span></h2> <h3 data-section-id="17mecfv" data-start="1337" data-end="1372"><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);">AI Product Strategy & Ownership</span></h3> <ul data-start="1374" data-end="1926"> <li data-section-id="19egvxm" data-start="1374" data-end="1456">Own strategy and execution for a key AI-powered product area within Jama Connect</li> <li data-section-id="ar2r5g" data-start="1457" data-end="1593">Define and evolve the product roadmap, balancing customer needs, business priorities, revenue opportunities, and technical constraints</li> <li data-section-id="hgae11" data-start="1594" data-end="1711">Translate ambiguous AI-related opportunities and customer problems into clear product direction and actionable work</li> <li data-section-id="1r575r5" data-start="1712" data-end="1834">Ensure AI-enabled capabilities are grounded in practical customer value, workflow impact, trust, adoption, and usability</li> <li data-section-id="15zmjyy" data-start="1835" data-end="1926">Make and communicate tradeoff decisions across competing priorities with minimal guidance</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="197zclj" data-start="1928" data-end="1964"><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);">Engineering & Design Partnership</span></h3> <ul data-start="1966" data-end="2398"> <li data-section-id="1oysasl" data-start="1966" data-end="2085">Partner closely with Engineering and Design to scope, iterate, and deliver high-impact AI-enabled product experiences</li> <li data-section-id="1ywde5a" data-start="2086" data-end="2216">Work with technical teams to evaluate feasibility, product experience, implementation tradeoffs, and potential data dependencies</li> <li data-section-id="tdoqyj" data-start="2217" data-end="2311">Help bridge customer needs, technical constraints, product strategy, and business priorities</li> <li data-section-id="165nwsq" data-start="2312" data-end="2398">Drive alignment across stakeholders and influence decisions without direct authority</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1eul9g7" data-start="2400" data-end="2433"><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);">Customer, GTM & Market Inputs</span></h3> <ul data-start="2435" data-end="2932"> <li data-section-id="mm38as" data-start="2435" data-end="2532">Engage directly with customers and prospects to inform product decisions and validate direction</li> <li data-section-id="1sdq6ge" data-start="2533" data-end="2695">Partner with Go-to-Market teams, including Sales, Customer Success, and Product Marketing, to identify deal blockers, expansion opportunities, and product needs</li> <li data-section-id="1eszac0" data-start="2696" data-end="2824">Convert customer, commercial, and market inputs into product initiatives that support adoption, expansion, and business growth</li> <li data-section-id="ditqmy" data-start="2825" data-end="2932">Continuously reprioritize based on changing inputs from leadership, customers, Engineering, and GTM teams</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1754ity" data-start="2934" data-end="2963"><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);">AI-Native Ways of Working</span></h3> <ul data-start="2965" data-end="3453"> <li data-section-id="lutssw" data-start="2965" data-end="3101">Leverage AI-enabled tools and workflows to accelerate product development, research, experimentation, prototyping, and decision-making</li> <li data-section-id="1o2hjfv" data-start="3102" data-end="3287">Continuously explore, test, and apply AI-enabled approaches to improve product discovery, research synthesis, experimentation, decision-making, and customer-facing product experiences</li> <li data-section-id="1aua29r" data-start="3288" data-end="3453">Use AI-native approaches to improve speed, clarity, and quality in product discovery and execution while keeping customer value, trust, and usability at the center</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1lpl61x" data-start="3455" data-end="3475"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">What You’ll Bring</span></h2> <ul data-start="3477" data-end="4953"> <li data-section-id="1ugoc3y" data-start="358" data-end="493">Strong, relevant Product Management experience in B2B SaaS, enterprise software, technical platforms, or complex product environments</li> <li data-section-id="1k4svfz" data-start="3563" data-end="3732">Experience building, shaping, or working on AI-enabled products, with familiarity in how AI capabilities influence product design, user experience, trust, and adoption</li> <li data-section-id="17bts56" data-start="3733" data-end="3815">Familiarity with AI-enabled or AI-native product development workflows and tools</li> <li data-section-id="vseaz" data-start="3816" data-end="3918">Demonstrated ability to define product direction and deliver outcomes with a high degree of autonomy</li> <li data-section-id="1fkk8tk" data-start="3919" data-end="3997">Strong prioritization skills under changing conditions and competing demands</li> <li data-section-id="1054rex" data-start="3998" data-end="4088">Proven ability to operate with ambiguity and make decisions without complete information</li> <li data-section-id="1w0pxdn" data-start="4089" data-end="4197">Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Product leadership, and Go-to-Market teams</li> <li data-section-id="199shji" data-start="4198" data-end="4345">Ability to translate customer needs, business priorities, technical constraints, and commercial inputs into product strategy and shipped outcomes</li> <li data-section-id="4upawp" data-start="4346" data-end="4446">Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote, cross-functional environments</li> <li data-section-id="jbu417" data-start="4447" data-end="4546">Ability to quickly synthesize complex inputs and translate ambiguity into clear product direction</li> <li data-section-id="ibjfz7" data-start="4547" data-end="4684">Action-oriented approach to product ownership, with the ability to make progress through shifting priorities and incomplete information</li> <li data-section-id="6z5coo" data-start="4685" data-end="4816">Curious-minded approach to AI-enabled product development, with a passion for building practical, high-impact product experiences</li> <li data-section-id="4lw4qe" data-start="4817" data-end="4953">Collaborative operating style with the ability to build alignment, surface tradeoffs, and influence decisions without direct authority</li> </ul> <div> <h2><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);"><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct, company-shaping tangible contributions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible time off and leave programs crafted to meet the needs for your rejuvenation and extra support to cope with life events with a quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax savings accounts and a generous 401(k) employer match.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">6+ weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new family member.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Emphasis on learning and development at all levels with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning.<span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Jama Software, we welcome passionate individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the United States, including natural citizens and Green Card holders, and reside in eligible states to join our team.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Jama Software participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="none">If you get to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none">We're eager to meet people that believe in Jama Software’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Jama Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">regard to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>any characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable law.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruiting@jamasoftware.com">recruiting@jamasoftware.com</a> to request an accommodation.</span></p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="none">If you get to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. </span><span data-contrast="none">We're eager to meet people that believe in Jama Software’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Jama Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">regard to </span>any characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable law.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruiting@jamasoftware.com">recruiting@jamasoftware.com</a> to request an accommodation.</span></p></div>

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