Principal AI Product Manager

Expleo•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Trissential is partnering with an innovative client to bring on a Principal AI Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of product strategy, artificial intelligence, technical innovation, and business transformation. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact AI initiatives, shape product vision, influence executive stakeholders, and drive scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value. The role involves leading strategic AI initiatives that influence enterprise-wide transformation and innovation, owning product direction from concept through execution and adoption, and collaborating with senior executives, architects, engineers, UX teams, and business leaders. The position offers a flexible, fully remote work environment that supports innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, consulting, digital transformation, or related leadership roles
Proven experience owning and driving product strategy, product roadmaps, and business outcomes for complex technology initiatives
Deep understanding of AI technologies including Generative AI, LLMs, intelligent automation, document intelligence, conversational AI, and workflow orchestration
Strong technical acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, and data teams
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale process transformation and technology modernization initiatives
Experience shaping business cases, product investment strategies, and executive-level recommendations
Ability to evaluate tradeoffs across business value, customer impact, technical complexity, and organizational readiness
Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, presentation, and executive communication skills
Ability to operate independently while providing Principal-level leadership and strategic guidance
Excellent documentation, product storytelling, and roadmap communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a Principal Product Manager, Product Director, AI Product Lead, or similar senior leadership role
Experience designing or launching AI-enabled products from concept through production deployment
Familiarity with AI solution architecture, machine learning lifecycle concepts, and modern cloud platforms
Experience working within highly regulated or complex enterprise environments
Expertise with Agile product management frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or Lean Product methodologies
Exposure to multi-agent AI systems, advanced automation platforms, and intelligent orchestration frameworks
Consulting or strategic advisory experience supporting executive leadership teams
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) is preferred
Product Management, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, AI, or Cloud certifications are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Define and own product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for AI-powered solutions and digital transformation initiatives
Partner with executive stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities where AI can deliver meaningful business impact
Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and advisory engagements to uncover business challenges, opportunities, and product requirements
Drive complex process transformation efforts while ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical capabilities
Evaluate AI technologies, platforms, and solution architectures to recommend scalable, value-driven approaches
Shape solution designs, prototypes, pilots, and proof-of-concepts in partnership with engineering and architecture teams
Translate strategic business goals into product requirements, priorities, and delivery plans
Lead prioritization of AI product investments using business value, technical feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness considerations
Guide cross-functional teams through product delivery, implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
Establish success metrics, KPIs, and measurement frameworks to validate outcomes and ROI
Provide executive-level communication, thought leadership, and strategic recommendations regarding AI opportunities and investments
Mentor stakeholders and contribute to the development of AI product management best practices across the organization