Fractional AI-Enabled Product Manager

Gofractional; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gofractional is seeking an AI-Enabled Product Manager to lead the end-to-end development of AI-powered custom software solutions. You will guide cross-functional teams through the PDLC to deliver products on client timelines and specs.

This remote, contract role demands defining vision and roadmap, coordinating design and development, integrating AI capabilities, and managing client relationships across a distributed team. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in product management across all PDLC phases.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled custom software.
• Ability to translate client needs into actionable deliverables.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in communicating with design and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Product Vision and Roadmap: Define and execute a product vision centered on AI and custom software, establishing a detailed roadmap that aligns with client goals and Future Works' standards.
• End-to-End PDLC Management: Lead the entire product development lifecycle, overseeing design, development, and deployment phases to deliver seamless, high-quality custom applications.
• Design and Development Coordination: Manage and synchronize design and development teams, ensuring all phases of the project are on track and meet client expectations for functionality, usability, and aesthetics.
• AI Integration in Custom Software: Work closely with engineering and data science teams to integrate AI capabilities, making strategic choices about where AI can add the most value to custom software and applications.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Serve as the primary client contact, communicating progress, gathering feedback, and refining requirements based on client requirements.
• Performance Tracking and Quality Control: Establish KPIs and benchmarks, rigorously monitoring design and development progress to ensure high delivery standards and consistent quality.
• Iteration and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of iteration, using data and feedback to refine PDLC processes and drive innovation in AI-enhanced custom application development.

Skills

Product management

AI integration

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Analytical thinking

Tools

GSuite

ClickUp

Figma

Jira

Job description

AI-Enabled Product Manager

Location: Canada; London; Los Angeles; Mexico

Employment Type: Contract

Location Type: Remote

Department: Production

Overview

Results-driven, AI-Enabled Product Manager with strong end-to-end product lifecycle development (PDLC) experience in custom software solutions. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the full design and development lifecycle of custom applications, ensuring products are delivered on time, on spec, and aligned with client needs. Your ability to guide cross-functional teams through the PDLC will be essential in transforming client requirements into high-impact digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision and Roadmap: Define and execute a product vision centered on AI and custom software, establishing a detailed roadmap that aligns with client goals and Future Works' standards.

• End-to-End PDLC Management: Lead the entire product development lifecycle, overseeing design, development, and deployment phases to deliver seamless, high-quality custom applications.

• Design and Development Coordination: Manage and synchronize design and development teams, ensuring all phases of the project are on track and meet client expectations for functionality, usability, and aesthetics.

• AI Integration in Custom Software: Work closely with engineering and data science teams to integrate AI capabilities, making strategic choices about where AI can add the most value to custom software and applications.

• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Serve as the primary client contact, communicating progress, gathering feedback, and refining requirements based on client requirements.

• Performance Tracking and Quality Control: Establish KPIs and benchmarks, rigorously monitoring design and development progress to ensure high delivery standards and consistent quality.

• Iteration and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of iteration, using data and feedback to refine PDLC processes and drive innovation in AI-enhanced custom application development.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in product management with hands-on experience across all phases of the PDLC, especially in delivering custom software solutions that integrate AI.

• Product Management Skills: Proven track record of managing and coordinating complex design and development lifecycles, from concept to launch.

• Technical Knowledge in AI and Software Development: Strong understanding of AI concepts (LLMs, machine learning, NLP, data analytics) and software development methodologies, with the ability to communicate technical requirements to design and development teams.

• Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, including design, development, and engineering, to deliver products on schedule.

• Client-Focused: Skilled in building client relationships, translating requirements into actionable deliverables, and ensuring alignment with client needs and goals.

• Analytical and Data-Driven: Excellent analytical skills to assess product performance, interpret data, and make informed decisions that enhance products and outcomes.

• Cross-Functional Teams: 5-7+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams for digital products.

• Proficiency in project software suite: GSuite, Clickup, Figma, Jira

Work Arrangement

Remote, fully distributed team with flexibility to work from anywhere.