Senior Product Manager

About Us

At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform the way governments and businesses address real-world challenges.

From optimizing bus lane and bus stop enforcement to pioneering digital twin modeling and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive forward a sustainable future.

What the Job Involves

This product manager role focuses on identifying opportunities, creating product visions and roadmaps, and leading the development and launch of innovative products. The right candidate will work with cross-functional teams to translate user research and market data into product requirements, ensuring successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Understand the needs and problems of the target market and user base by conducting comprehensive research.

• Develop and articulate a clear vision for assigned products, aligning them with Hayden's business goals and strategy.

• Work closely with the engineering and design teams to define product features and requirements. Prioritize these features based on their potential impact on user satisfaction, market demand, and business objectives.

• Act as a bridge between technical teams (engineers, data scientists), design teams, product marketing, sales, and customer support to ensure alignment on product goals, timelines, and priorities.

• Guide the development of prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs) to test and validate hypotheses with real users.

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product and monitor these metrics closely. Use data-driven analysis to make informed decisions about product improvements, feature enhancements, and market positioning.

• Regularly communicate with all stakeholders, including customers, investors, and internal team members. Provide updates on product development progress, share insights from market research, and gather feedback to iterate on the product.

• Keep an eye on competitors and the broader market to understand emerging trends, technologies, and potential threats. Use this information to inform strategic decisions and keep the product competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years product management or related industry experience.

• Demonstrated experience building and developing B2G products.

• Proven ability to ideate, develop and bring new products to market.

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a plus.

• Track record of working in a technical environment with a cross-functional team to drive product vision, define requirements, coordinate resources, and define KPIs and milestones.

• Strong presentation skills for delivering technical information.

• Expertise in data analysis, including handling complex, large-scale datasets and making data-driven decisions.

• Skilled at requirements gathering from diverse stakeholders and translating them into product solutions.

Benefits and Perks

There are endless learning and development opportunities from a highly diverse and talented peer group, including experts in a wide range of fields (AI, Computer Vision, Government Contracting, Systems & Device Engineering, Operations, Communications, and more!)

• Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (for US employees)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

• 401(k) with 3% company matching

• Unlimited PTO

• Daily catered lunches in our San Francisco office

Hayden AI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters learning from each other. We celebrate people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Hayden AI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.