TL;DR

Product Innovation And Strategy Manager (AI): Leading early-stage product development from ideation to impact, focusing on AI-powered and hardware-enabled innovation. Focus on opportunity framing, concept development, cross-functional collaboration, and commercial strategy to deliver innovative products aligned with market and business goals.

Location: Onsite in California, USA

Salary: $160,000–$210,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a product development consultancy within Capgemini Invent, specializing in AI-powered intelligent products at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and AI, based in Silicon Valley.

What you will do

Lead client engagements to identify new AI and physical technology product opportunities through market research and competitive analysis.
Facilitate ideation workshops and develop product concepts using desirability-feasibility-sustainability-viability frameworks.
Collaborate with UX, engineering, project management, and supply chain teams to refine and validate concepts and support product roadmaps.
Design and lead early validation sprints including customer testing and feedback loops to guide MVP development.
Support commercial development including client pitches, proposals, and growth strategies.

Requirements

Location: Must be onsite in California, USA
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Design, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, product management, or related fields with proven innovation leadership.
Strong facilitation, storytelling, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in innovation methodologies such as design thinking, Lean Startup, and agile frameworks.
Passion for AI-powered physical product innovation; sustainable product design experience is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

Empowerment to lead change and take initiative with work-life balance and career development programs.
Global community connection with diverse perspectives and inclusive culture.
Opportunities to push boundaries and build sustainable, inclusive futures.
Full-time regular employment with paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits.