Technical Product Manager, AI
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Valence has built the only AI native coaching platform for enterprise offering personalized expert and human-like guidance and support to any leader or employee. Were not just talking about the future of work were building it now with the most innovative Fortune 500 companies across healthcare financial services manufacturing and technology.
Our focus is on the problems that actually decide whether AI changes how organizations operate the ones with no playbook no obvious answers and no guarantee of success. If you want to be part of the small group that defines how AI transforms the future at a global scale this is your chance.
And this isnt for everyone. Were not looking for people who want predictability or incremental progress. We only want those who are restless at the edge of whats possible who get bored when things feel done and who are driven to redefine what AI can mean for leaders companies and the world. Because at Valence the work worth doing is the kind that redefines work itself.
The Role
Were looking for a Technical Product Manager AI Product to act as a close partner to our VP of Engineering helping drive Valences most critical AI and product initiatives. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering this role sits at the intersection of product leadership AI fluency and execution with broad scope and high impact across the organization.
Youll function as a strategic and operational multiplier for engineering leadership helping translate company priorities into clear product direction shaping how AI capabilities are built and evaluated and ensuring our teams are aligned on what matters most. This position operates with high visibility and influence across the leadership team and plays a critical role in shaping how our AI product evolves supporting decision-making driving cross-functional execution and filling gaps where needed to keep momentum high.
This role is particularly well-suited for someone with strong technical product instincts and AI familiarity who can supplement leadership with deeper context on generative AI systems tradeoffs and quality considerations. Over time there is potential for people management responsibilities as the product function continues to grow.
Youll operate hands-on setting direction unblocking teams and driving rapid iteration while also thinking strategically about how our AI product and platform scale to meet enterprise needs.
About Valence
Were the only company pioneering leadership coaching for large enterprises in an AI-first mission is to transform how the worlds biggest companies approach learning and development helping teams work better together throughAI-powered personalization that adapts to individual goals and organizational culture using the latest advances in machine learning and natural language processing.
Weve been featured inHarvard Business Review TIME World Economic Forum Financial Times Forbes and an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in clients represent the most diverse and sophisticated enterprise AI implementations globally includingCoca-Cola Delta Nestlé General Mills Schneider Electric Deutsche Telekom AstraZeneca Prudential CVS and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Working at Valence means youll work directly with Fortune 500 technology leaders building expertise through the most complex enterprise deployments while gaining insight into diverse organizational approaches to AI arent just any enterprise clients - theyre the companies defining whatAI-first business transformationlooks like across every major industry.
What Youll Do
- Act as a thought partner and execution lead for the VP of Engineering across product and AI initiatives
- Lead strategic product direction and roadmap development in close partnership with the VP of Engineering AI leadership and the wider team
- Own product initiatives end-to-end from data insights and experimentation through to shipped features and measurable impact
- Help shape prioritization sequencing and tradeoffs across engineering AI and product workstreams
- Serve as a bridge between AI engineering and product ensuring shared context on goals constraints and system behavior
- Drive clarity and alignment on AI product quality evaluation frameworks and improvement initiatives
- Step in as needed to unblock teams clarify ownership or drive cross-functional initiatives forward
- Contribute to organizational planning and process design that enables teams to move quickly without losing focus
- Support and potentially manage product team members as the organization scales
What Were Looking For
- 5 years of DevOps / Infrastructure experience ideally supporting and scaling B2B SaaS platforms
- Proven experience owning and evolving infrastructure that supports multiple engineering teams and production systems
- Strong ability to operate as a trusted partner to senior engineering leadership providing both strategic input and execution support
- Experience acting as a force multiplier in complex organizations comfortable owning ambiguity and driving clarity
- AI/ML product experience or strong intuition for generative AI systems able to reason about quality tradeoffs and limitations
- Comfort stepping outside a strict PM role to address organizational or execution gaps when needed
- Interest in mentoring or managing others as the team grows (people management experience is a plus not a requirement)
- Familiarity with enterprise security processes audits and procurement workflows
- A proactive ownership-driven mindset you see problems before they become incidents and take initiative to fix them
- Ability to collaborate effectively across application AI and leadership teams balancing competing priorities
What Youll Get
Ownership & Rapid Growth
- Outsized missions from day one with direct responsibility for company-defining projects
- Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making
- Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights
AI-First Operator
- Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms
- Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries
- Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale
Compensation
- Competitive salary including base bonuses
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental vision) from day one
- Generous PTO company-wide R&R shutdowns and paid parental leave
- Retirement plan support for US and global employees
Equity
- Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point
- Financial upside that comes from scaling fast
- Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance your compensation grows alongside your impact
Top-Performing Culture
- A culture built for top talent: intensity to win growth without limits and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together
Learn more about us and meetourteamhere
Location and Work Environment
This role can be either remote or hybrid from our offices in New York or Toronto. Candidates must be comfortable working with colleagues in different time zones (UK) and have valid travel documents without work authorization restrictions in the US.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions please reach out to Allison Langille Head of People at emailprotected.
Employment Verification & Commitment
We use third-party services to verify employment history education and other information relevant to your candidacy. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these verification checks. This is a full-time role that requires a high level of focus availability and commitment. Employees may not hold concurrent full-time employment with another organization while employed at Valence. Any outside consulting advisory freelance or other professional work must be disclosed and approved in advance and must not interfere with job responsibilities availability performance or create a conflict of interest - including risks related to confidentiality intellectual property or competition.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
Valence's AI Powered Leadership Coach allows enterprises to offer executive level coaching at scale
