Principal Product Manager

Job Description

About Zendesk:

At Zendesk our team is continually reimagining the future of exceptional software for customers around the light of the ongoing AI revolution we are transforming the customer experience (CX) landscape by harnessing cutting-edge technologies. We recognize that this industry is ripe for disruption with roles evolving new functions emerging and many manual tasks being automated allowing humans to focus on more meaningful work. Over the past few years we have successfully navigated this transformation and we understand that building outstanding products requires an extraordinary team. Thats why we are seeking a highly technical Principal Product Manager who thrives on tackling complex challenges to join us in shaping our vision. Does this resonate with you If so we invite you to read on!

About the Role:

Our team is dedicated to empowering Customer Experience (CX) teams by automating repetitive tasks allowing them to focus on more sophisticated customer interactions. Leveraging the latest advances in LLMs Machine Learning (ML) and AI algorithms we are passionate about enhancing customer satisfaction and agent performance through our AI copilot for Agents and Admins. As a Principal Product Manager you will define and implement the roadmap for some of our ML-powered features driving the impact of our automation capabilities for our global customer base and delivering high-quality AI products at scale.

What Youll Do:

• Define and own the product roadmap for a high-growth area focused on agent efficiency automation and customer satisfaction within the Zendesk platform

• Synthesize customer insights market trends and our vision to deliver powerful capabilities in a user-friendly manner

• Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of engineers data scientists product designers and product marketers to drive cross-functional projects that excite and engage customers

• Communicate effectively across teamsincluding product marketing sales customer success and advocacyto take features from conception to launch

• Engage with customers analyze product data and conduct competitive research to develop and communicate a compelling vision for the evolution of our AI powered products

• Play a key role in Zendesks mission to champion customer-facing teams by defining and delivering features that support our customers and contribute to our most meaningful business goals

What You Bring:

• 7 years of Product Management experience primarily in a fast-paced agile software development environment

• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to assess the impact of decisions on customers and the business

• Proven experience in utilizing qualitative and quantitative research to inform product roadmaps

• Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with the delivery of incremental value to customers

• Self-motivated and dedicated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing circumstances

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences including customers engineering teams marketing program management and executives

• A strong desire for continuous learning and improvement with a commitment to mentoring colleagues

• Experience in building and launching AI powered features

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the Customer Experience industry

• Previous experience launching Machine Learning-based features and products

• Familiarity with data analysis and the ability to develop KPIs or other data-driven metrics to demonstrate the value of features delivered

What We Offer:

• Being a part of an amazing and passionate team dedicated to shaping what the future or customer relationships will be and working with the latest technologies

• Ownership of the projects you work on

• Feeling and seeing the impact your work has on our customers

• Lack of unnecessary meetings no hidden agenda focus on delivering software thats of high quality reliable and doing so quickly

• Openness to give and take feedback

• A competitive salary

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Hybrid: In this role our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection collaboration learning and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.

The intelligent heart of customer experience

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working enables us to purposefully come together in person at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world to connect collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law.

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer and were proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity equity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status medical condition ancestry disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law please click here.

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