Principal Product Manager, US

West Monroe • Chicago, IL

3d • $147,000 - $198,800

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact? Principal Product Manager West Monroe is seeking a Principal Product Manager to join the Technology and Experience practice in one of our US offices. This role will involve collaborating with executive-level client stakeholders across a variety of industries to understand and define strategic business goals, translate them into functional requirements, and lead the delivery of impactful, innovative solutions. You will oversee end-to-end product management, from initial scoping and requirements gathering to deployment and validation of solutions, including AI-driven capabilities. As a Principal Product Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex challenges, identify opportunities for leveraging AI and emerging technologies, and deliver measurable business value. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive product strategy, and ensure solutions align with both client objectives and West Monroe's high standards of delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-grade solutions.
• Consulting firm/industry experience required, with a focus on managing client relationships and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in authoring business/technical requirements and high-quality user stories, with the ability to analyze, understand, and prioritize complex business problems, including those involving AI and data-driven solutions.
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage product lifecycles.
• Proficiency in PM tools like Jira for managing and tracking projects, including AI-related tasks and performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, frameworks, and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure AI, AWS AI, or Google Cloud AI.
• Knowledge of key AI concepts, including supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics, and the ability to collaborate with data scientists and engineers to define and deliver AI-powered solutions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment among senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to articulate the value of AI and emerging technologies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Passion for staying ahead of industry trends, particularly in AI, data science, and product management best practices.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (MBA, MS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior client stakeholders to define and translate strategic business goals into actionable product roadmaps, with a focus on incorporating AI and advanced analytics to drive innovation.
• Lead the development of user stories, process flows, and product requirements that support the design and delivery of enterprise-grade software solutions, including AI-powered features such as machine learning models, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with client executives, business/technology teams, and West Monroe consultants to identify opportunities for AI-driven transformation and deliver solutions that address complex business challenges.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions with stakeholders, balancing business value, development effort, and the potential impact of AI-enabled functionalities.
• Drive the deployment of solutions, ensuring AI models and tools are effectively integrated into client workflows and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Identify inefficiencies and pain points in client processes, leveraging AI and automation to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making.
• Oversee and continuously refine product backlogs within an Agile/Scrum team environment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and AI-related initiatives.
• Mentor and guide product managers and teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in product delivery.
• Track and measure the success of deployed solutions, including monitoring the performance of AI models and ensuring alignment with client KPIs and business objectives.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees