AI Product & Program Manager – Minecraft

Team Red Dog is hiring an AI Product & Program Manager - Minecraft for our client a global technology leader and AI-driven technology organization supporting cutting-edge AI initiatives within the Minecraft ecosystem. This hybrid (Redmond) role blends product management AI enablement and workflow optimizationdriving adoption of modern AI tools coordinating cross-functional development and supporting scalable AI-powered experiences such as recommendations search and content creation. Youll operate across product internal tooling and education initiatives helping teams integrate AI into real-world workflows while partnering closely with engineering and platform teams. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how AI is embedded across a globally recognized gaming platform.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Hands-on experience with modern AI tools and workflows (e.g. LLMs agentic systems multi-step automation) including practical application in product or internal tooling environments
2. Product and project management expertise including managing roadmaps timelines budgets and cross-functional delivery in technical environments
3. Strong stakeholder collaboration skills with experience working across engineering product and business teams to drive adoption and alignment
4. Experience supporting or building AI-driven features such as recommendations search or workflow automation tools

Opportunity Overview:
This role sits at the center of a rapidly evolving AI transformation effort within one of the most recognizable gaming platforms in the world. Youll contribute across three core pillarsAI product development internal enablement and workflow optimizationhelping scale AI adoption while supporting both end-user experiences and internal efficiencies. The position offers strong exposure to emerging AI capabilities cross-functional leadership and the opportunity to influence how AI is operationalized at scale.

How you will make an impact:
Support AI initiatives across product enablement and internal workflow pillars
Act as a liaison for strategic partnerships (e.g. GitHub) coordinating across teams to support AI-driven development
Contribute to AI-powered product features including marketplace recommendations search and content discovery
Assist in scaling AI enablement efforts including coordinating training sessions and driving adoption of AI tools
Help prototype and support internal AI tools to improve team efficiency and workflows
Manage project timelines scope and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives
Partner with engineering and product teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
Facilitate testing validation and rollout of AI-enabled features and tools

The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or related technical field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
24 years of experience in product or project management within technology environments
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and current tools with hands-on experimentation or application
Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering technical solutions
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced evolving environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
PMP or PMI certification preferred

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
Candidates who thrive in this role demonstrate genuine curiosity and hands-on engagement with modern AI tools going beyond surface-level understanding to actively experiment and build. They bring a balanced practical perspective on AI capabilities understanding both opportunities and limitations and can translate that into meaningful product or workflow improvements. A strong candidate also shows initiative through side projects or applied experience along with the ability to connect technical possibilities with real business impact.

Why Work with Team Red Dog
At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Location: Hybrid; Redmond WA 3 days onsite
Job #: 2510
Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity with potential for extension up to 18 months subject to performance budget and client discretion.
Rate: $55$61/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.

Required Experience:

Manager