Product Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Product Manager (AI): Lead product development and strategy for AI and open source software products with an accent on cross-functional collaboration, market research, and driving product vision. Focus on managing product lifecycle, aligning teams, and delivering high-quality solutions in the EMEA region.

Location: Home based in the EMEA time zone

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering tech firm and the publisher of Ubuntu, a leading open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies, operating globally with a distributed workforce.

What you will do

• Lead the product development lifecycle, setting priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Communicate product vision and manage expectations across stakeholders.
• Oversee product lines ensuring strategic consistency and execution.
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across teams and departments.

Requirements

• Must be located in the EMEA time zone.
• Strong understanding of Linux, open source software, and computer architecture.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Product management experience in software industry for senior roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive.
• Experience with cloud native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of embedded and connected device ecosystems.
• Experience leading distributed teams across time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Generous holiday, maternity, and paternity leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Program and travel opportunities.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events.