Senior Product Manager (AI Agents)

Nextiva

72d•$115,000 - $179,000•Remote

About The Position

Redefine the future of customer experiences. One conversation at a time. At Nextiva, we’re reimagining how businesses connect, bringing together customer experience and team collaboration on a single, conversation centric platform. Powered by AI, driven by human innovation. Our culture is forward thinking, customer obsessed and built on the belief that meaningful connections drive better business outcomes. Whether it’s through our signature Amazing Service®, the technology we create, or the experiences we cultivate, connection is at the core of who we are. If you’re ready to collaborate with incredible people, make an impact, and help businesses everywhere deliver truly amazing experiences, this is where you belong. Build Amazing. Deliver Amazing. Live Amazing. Be Amazing. Nextiva is seeking an experienced Product Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead the vision and execution of our AI Agents Platform within the Data & Intelligence Platform group. This role is central to integrating AI and automation into our unified communications platform, enhancing customer interactions with innovative, human-centered technology. You will own the end to end of “what” and “why” of our AI Agents (voice bots, chatbots, etc.), aligning product strategy with customer needs, business goals, and market trends. Partnering closely with AI Engineers and Data Scientists, you’ll drive the development of multimodal AI features that elevate the user experience. Success in this role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution—partnering closely and effectively with design, research, sales, marketing, and support to ideate, define, experiment, learn and iterate quickly in delivering high impact multimodal AI features. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management, you’ll operate in a fast-paced, agile environment, shaping Nextiva’s AI-powered future and delivering real customer and business value. Success in this role is measured by delivering AI-powered features that improve customer experience and operational efficiency, such as higher self-service rates, faster response times, and increased satisfaction, while maintaining a strong human touch and product excellence.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; a Master’s or MBA is a plus
Experience: 5+ years in product management for SaaS/software, ideally with AI/ML products. Full lifecycle ownership from concept to launch
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with customer experience, contact center, or unified communications is highly valuable. Awareness of AI-powered CX/CCaaS competitors is a plus
Technical Aptitude: Strong grasp of AI concepts (e.g., NLP, LLMs, speech recognition). Able to discuss APIs, data pipelines, and technical trade-offs with engineering
User-Centric Design: Strong UX sensibility, especially for conversational interfaces. Able to translate user feedback into intuitive, impactful features
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communicator across technical and executive audiences. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Agile & Project Management: Skilled in Agile/Scrum, backlog management, sprint planning, and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
Business Acumen: Understanding of SaaS metrics and ROI analysis. Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact and adaptability

Nice To Haves

Experience in shipping AI/CX products to customers at speed (e.g., chatbots, IVRs, analytics tools)
Leadership or mentoring experience
Technical background in software or data
Certifications in product management, Agile, or AI/ML
Startup or high-growth environment experience

Responsibilities

Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate a clear outcome focused vision and roadmap for Nextiva’s AI Agents Platform, aligning with the company’s customer-first mission and business goals. Drive the development of AI-driven capabilities (e.g., conversational assistants, automation bots) by articulating the “what” and “why” behind each feature, ensuring they address real customer needs and support strategic objectives
Market & Customer Research: Deeply understand our users (business communication platform users, contact center agents, end-customers interacting with AI) and their pain points. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay informed about industry trends and rival offerings in AI-driven customer engagement
Requirements Definition: Translate product vision into detailed user personas, stories, and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with UX and engineering to define user flows and technical needs that clearly convey feature value
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the bridge between technical and business teams. Partner with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, UX, and other Product Managers to ensure seamless integration and alignment. Engage Sales, Marketing, and Support for feedback and launch readiness
Product Development & Execution: Lead agile development cycles, prioritize the AI Agent backlog, and drive sprint planning and reviews. Continuously refine priorities based on insights and impact
Feature Validation & Testing: Define success metrics and test plans. Oversee beta programs and use data-driven feedback to ensure features meet real-world needs and deliver measurable outcomes
Product Launch & Go-to-Market: Drive GTM strategy with Product Marketing. Create value propositions, enablement materials, and coordinate internal and external communications to maximize adoption
Post-Launch Monitoring & Iteration: Obsess over adoption metrics and Track KPIs like usage, automation success, and satisfaction. Gather feedback and iterate on features to enhance usability, performance, and customer value
Business & Competitive Alignment: Align product outcomes with business goals (e.g., efficiency, retention). Monitor competitors and AI trends to refine strategy and maintain a competitive edge
Leadership & Communication: Evangelize the AI product vision across teams and leadership. Communicate plans and results clearly, mentor peers, and champion ethical, customer-centric AI practices

Benefits

Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage
Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time (PST), paid parental bonding leave, and paid holidays
401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive wellness initiatives
Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement

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