Studio Product Innovation Manager - AI-Native MVPs

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Chicago seeks a Manager, Product Innovation to drive enterprise innovation from concept through production. You will lead client co-creation, translate signals into roadmaps, and define MVP scope and commercialization.

Collaborating with designers, engineers and AI specialists, you will shape AI-native experiences while balancing usability and enterprise scalability. Travel up to 25% and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product innovation or related fields.
• Experience deploying production-level software and MVPs.
• Strong understanding of human-centered design and AI-native product experiences.
• Ability to define product vision, MVP scope, requirements, roadmaps and metrics.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead client co-creation, discovery, prototyping, MVP development, pilots and transition planning from concept through production deployment.
• Translate client needs, market signals, emerging technologies, and user feedback into product vision, roadmaps, and prioritized features.
• Define MVP scope, success metrics, commercialization strategy, and investment recommendations with sponsors and technical teams.
• Partner with designers, engineers and AI specialists to design AI-native experiences balancing usability and scalability.
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop repeatable Studio methods, playbooks and templates to improve engagement quality and delivery speed.
• Act with integrity and uphold a respectful and courteous work environment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Human-centered design

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

KPMG LLP in Chicago seeks a Manager, Product Innovation to drive enterprise innovation from concept through production. You will lead client co-creation, translate signals into roadmaps, and define MVP scope and commercialization.

Collaborating with designers, engineers and AI specialists, you will shape AI-native experiences while balancing usability and enterprise scalability. Travel up to 25% and strong leadership are essential.