AI Product Manager

Doublethink Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech firm in Toronto is seeking an AI Product Manager. In this role, you will manage the lifecycle of AI-enhanced features to improve educators' workflows and enhance student engagement. The ideal candidate has experience in product management, a strong technical background, and a passion for education technology. This opportunity offers a salary range of CAD 70,000 - 110,000 and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Flexible vacation days

Remote-friendly work environment

$1,000 CAD annual learning and development fund

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management with focus on AI/ML features.
• Strong technical background to work closely with engineering teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to uncover educator pain points.
• Define success metrics for AI initiatives.
• Lead AI knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Product management experience

Understanding of AI/ML

Technical collaboration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Next.js/React

TypeScript

Job description

About myBlueprint

myBlueprint is a leading developer of K-12 EdTech tools used by over 1 million students across Canada. We create best-in-class digital portfolios and career/life planning tools to support student success and documentation of learning. You can learn more about us at www.myBlueprint.ca.

Our vision is to empower every student to thrive and succeed in education, career, and life. We're creating an active and engaging learning environment for all students, and we’re are excited about what's next. Come grow your career with us!

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of building AI-powered solutions that save educators time, enhance student engagement, and streamline workflows in education. As the AI Product Manager, you will oversee the lifecycle of AI-enhanced features, from ideation to launch and continuous improvement, while ensuring alignment with customer needs, market opportunities, and business goals. Your expertise in this area will help redefine the future of our platform and its impact on education.

This is a critical role at the intersection of technical innovation, user empathy, and product strategy - helping shape how AI reduces teacher burden, enhances student engagement, and drives real impact in classrooms.

What you will do

AI Opportunity Discovery, Validation & Research

• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, classroom observation) to uncover educator pain points and AI opportunities.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Growth, and Customer Success to align AI initiatives with business goals.
• Analyze competitors and industry trends to identify gaps and emerging opportunities in AI for EdTech.
• Regularly engage with educators, students, and administrators to validate solutions and gather feedback.

Technical Discovery & AI Readiness

• Assess data infrastructure, ML operations, and platform architecture for AI integration potential.
• Collaborate with Engineering on AI experimentation setup, versioning practices, and DevOps readiness.
• Identify and propose infrastructure improvements to support scalable, sustainable AI adoption.

Product Strategy, Roadmap & Experimentation

• Propose ways AI-focused projects can be incorporated into the product roadmap/development cycle in collaboration with the Product and Engineering teams.
• Develop prototypes or MVPs for top-priority AI features (e.g., AI-assisted feedback, content recommendations).
• Design experimentation frameworks, including A/B testing, for iterative development and validation.

Metrics, Outcome Measurement & Scaling

• Define clear success metrics (e.g., teacher time savings, student engagement) for AI initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to measure adoption, impact, and ROI.
• Scale successful AI features across platforms, ensuring technical robustness and user value.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Enablement

• Lead AI knowledge-sharing sessions for Product and Engineering teams to build AI literacy.
• Document processes, best practices, and learnings in a shared knowledge base.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, responsible AI use, and cross-functional collaboration.

Continuous AI Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the long-term AI R&D roadmap and explore emerging technologies (e.g., LLMs, multimodal learning).
• Represent the company at AI/EdTech events and support thought leadership initiatives.
• Stay ahead of AI and EdTech trends to keep our platforms innovative and competitive.

What an ideal candidate will have

• Proven experience in product management with a focus on AI/ML features or products.
• Strong technical background with the ability to work closely with engineering teams on data pipelines, APIs, and experimentation frameworks.
• Experience in designing and optimizing data pipelines, as well as working with scalable, sustainable AI systems.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable product initiatives.
• Strong understanding of A/B testing, user analytics, and metrics-driven product development.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for education technology and building tools that make a difference for educators and students.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Product Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Bonus points for

• Familiarity with EdTech or education-related technology is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI ethics, data privacy, and compliance requirements in education contexts.
• Familiarity with Next.js/React and TypeScript for rapid prototyping of lightweight micro-apps or proof-of-concepts.
• Experience integrating automation and workflow tools (e.g., n8n, Slack API, Productboard API, Salesforce API) to streamline product operations.
• Exposure to AI development workflows including OpenAI API, prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns, and vector databases like Pinecone (or equivalents).
• Comfort with metrics-driven evaluation of AI systems (e.g., precision/recall, latency, cost trade-offs) to inform product decisions.
• Ability to quickly prototype AI features using real data pipelines for early-stage validation and experimentation.

compensation: The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $110,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

Our Team

Our team is full of talented and purpose-driven people who are dedicated to making an impact in the education technology industry. We are incredibly proud of the work we do. Joining our team means embracing a high-performance culture that aligns with our core values. Here’s what you can realistically expect:

Accountability: We take ownership of our work and responsibilities. You'll manage a dynamic workload and may face occasional extra hours during peak periods. Our team thrives under pressure, and we hold ourselves accountable for delivering results and meeting high standards.

Collaboration: We enhance each other's success through effective teamwork and shared goals. While most of our work is remote, we gather in the office 1-2 times a month. These in-person meetings are essential for fostering strong relationships and ensuring productive collaboration.

Growth: We are dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development. You'll be presented with challenges that promote learning and growth in your role. We offer opportunities for skill-building and career advancement to support your ongoing progress.

Adaptability: We operate in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly. You'll need to adapt to changing conditions and manage multiple tasks efficiently. You'll thrive here if you excel in a dynamic setting and embrace change.

Transparency: We prioritize clear and open communication. We're upfront about our expectations and recognize that this type of work environment is not for everyone. Accurate and honest interactions are key to ensuring you have a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities.

Community: We work with individuals who are genuinely passionate about education and our mission to support student success. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact, and we seek those who share this dedication and enthusiasm for our mission.

Benefits & Perks

• Health and dental coverage
• Wellness spending account
• Flexible vacation days, with more earned annually
• Extra paid time off during holidays (Christmas to New Years) and quarterly wellness days
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to a cause you’re passionate about
• $1,000 CAD annual learning and development fund
• Remote-friendly work environment with monthly In Office days for collaboration
• Work from anywhere for up to 2 months a year
• Regular team events and outings
• A results-oriented culture that rewards your efforts and fosters continuous learning and growth

Our Hiring Process

Every new hire will have a huge impact on our organization, so we take both the hiring process and the candidate experience seriously - we know that an interview goes both ways. We will keep an open line of communication throughout the process and ensure there is time at the end of all interviews for candidates to ask any questions.

We carefully review each candidate's application for the role. If there is a match, we'll reach out to invite you to the next stage.Our hiring process will generally follow this format:

1. Video Interview with Senior Manager, People Operations – Your first interview will be a video call with our Senior Manager, People Operations. This conversation helps us get to know you better and learn more about your experience, career goals, and interest in the role. You can also expect a few behavioural questions to understand how you’ve approached past challenges and opportunities.
2. Video Interview with Director, Product – Next, you’ll meet with our Director, Product for a deeper discussion about the position, your technical background, and how your skills align with our team’s goals and product direction.
3. Take-Home Project – You’ll then complete a short take-home exercise that reflects the type of work you’d be doing in this role. It’s designed to give you a sense of the challenges you’d tackle while allowing us to see your problem-solving approach in action.
4. Final Interview – The final step is an interview with our Director, Product and a few other team members. This stage provides an opportunity for a more collaborative discussion and for you to get a feel for the team and work environment.
5. Offer Stage – If everything aligns, we’ll extend an offer to welcome you to the team. All offers are contingent upon successful reference and background checks.

At myBlueprint, we are committed to building and fostering a workplace where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We aim to have a barrier-free recruitment and selection process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage. We embrace the diverse perspectives and experiences from all backgrounds and encourage interested candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, disability, national origin, or any other protected status.If your experience does not 100% match the job description, or if you are unsure about whether or not you qualify, we still encourage you to apply - there are many pathways to a successful career, and we would like to hear about yours!