Product Manager

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Product Manager for its GenAI Center of Excellence in Chicago. The role involves leading the product lifecycle, defining the product vision, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in product management, especially in AI technologies, and possess strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off including vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product management experience required.
• Experience with AI/GenAI technology and capabilities.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, roadmap, and strategy.
• Gather and prioritize customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Prioritization

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Date Posted: May 23, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Alvarez and Marsal is on the forefront of AI technologies that are transforming its business operations and delivery of services. Our GenAI Center of Excellence is dedicated to advancing AI capabilities and ensuring their successful implementation across the organization. We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Product Manager to lead our GenAI product lifecycle process serving as a bridge between business stakeholders and the product technical team. The Product Manager will define the product vision, roadmap, and strategy, ensuring the product meets customer needs and aligns with business goals.This includes gathering and prioritizing customer requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing the product throughout its lifecycle.

The Team

The Product Manager will lead our GenAI product lifecycle process serving as a bridge between business stakeholders and the product technical team. The Product Manager will define the product vision, roadmap, and strategy, ensuring the product meets customer needs and aligns with business goals.This includes gathering and prioritizing customer requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing the product throughout its lifecycle.

How you will contribute

• Establish a clear direction for the product, including its purpose, target audience, and long-term goals.
• Identify and prioritize customer needs and market demands, translating them into actionable product requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other stakeholders to ensure the product is developed and launched successfully.
• Oversee the product from initial planning and development through launch, ongoing maintenance, and eventual obsolescence.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and use data to inform product improvements and future strategies.
• Use data and analytics to make informed decisions about product enhancements and optimizations.
• Represent user needs and advocate for their interests throughout the product development process.
• Create and maintain a clear roadmap outlining the product's future direction and key milestones.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the planned features and enhancements over time.
• Communicate the roadmap to platform stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee and manage the budget for product development, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree:(or equivalent) in a relevant field
• 3-5 years of product management experience:(or equivalent)
• Experience with AI/GenAI technology and capabilities
• Experience with product roadmap development and prioritization
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills:Effectively communicate the product vision and strategy to diverse stakeholders
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:Analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions to improve product performance
• Prioritization and Time Management Skills:Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Technical Proficiency:Understand the technical aspects of product development, including software, hardware, and data analysis
• Leadership and Management Skills:Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve product goals
• Knowledge of Product Management Methodologies:Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and other product management frameworks

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits program.

The salary range is $140,000 - $165,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here .

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