Staff Technical Product Manager (AI)

Location: Canada (Remote Friendly)

Salary: 150,000–190,000 CAD annually

Company

Robots & Pencils is an applied AI engineering firm that designs and ships AI co-workers integrating into enterprise operations, combining UX expertise with senior engineering talent and AWS.

What you will do

• Define product strategy and vision for major client engagements in alignment with business outcomes.
• Own product roadmaps, prioritization, success metrics, and delivery from discovery through launch.
• Lead complex discovery, problem framing, workshops, and decision-making sessions with senior client stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across engineering, design, delivery, and strategy teams.
• Build executive-level client relationships and communicate product tradeoffs and recommendations.
• Establish delivery standards, mentor PMs, and act as an escalation point for complex product and prioritization challenges.

Requirements

• 7+ years of product management experience with a strong consultative background.
• Experience defining product strategy and vision for complex digital engagements.
• Deep experience with discovery, roadmapping, delivery, and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong executive communication, client advisory, cross-functional alignment, and influencing skills.
• Experience defining and tracking product success metrics.
• Proficiency with product tools such as Jira, Productboard, Amplitude, and Miro, plus applied experience using AI tools such as Claude for discovery, research synthesis, and documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience in consulting or professional services.
• Exposure to AI/ML product development or data platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly work arrangement in Canada.
• Work on production-ready AI systems designed for real enterprise workflows.
• Paid time off and medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) benefits for eligible employees.
• Teams average more than 15 years of experience and emphasize ownership, craft, direct communication, and continuous learning.