Principal Product Manager - AI/ML (Remote)

San Francisco, US / Remote, US

Product – Data & Product Analytics /Permanent/ Remote

Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. 

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

How you’ll make an impact

As a Principal Product Manager in the AI team, you will be responsible for bringing a step function change to the experience across Xero’s portfolio of products leveraging the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. You will have a deep understanding of the latest advances in AI/ML, products and customers(external or internal), and the technical stack required to bring these to life for Xero’s customers.

You’ll drive the product strategy, articulate into clear roadmaps, and own delivery and execution along with a talented team of engineers, designers, researchers, and other product managers.

If you're passionate about AI, dedicated to innovation, and ready to transform the experience of small businesses all over the world, join us in this exciting journey. Be a part of the future of Xero and small businesses globally!

What you’ll do

• Confidently execute core product management role responsibilities including identifying customer problems and definitions solutions to test, developing and managing product roadmaps or strategies, and developing product release strategies.
• Develop and communicate a clear and compelling vision for AI products and how they can solve customer problems at Xero.
• Craft and execute a strategic roadmap to power intelligent experiences across the various products at Xero serving small businesses globally.
• Drive innovation and excellence in AI product development, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with design, product engineering and AI engineering teams to ensure the successful development and launch of AI solutions.
• Leverage relevant testing methodologies to measure the impact of changes against key business metrics, informing future product development

What you'll bring with you

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, or related)
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on AI or data-driven products
• Prior experience leading a small team of PM's
• 3+ years building ML apps at scale
• Experience successfully delivering complex, large-scale products
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Passion for technology, data, and innovation

Why Xero? 

Diversity of people brings diversity of thought, and we like that. A collaborative and inclusive environment is important to us. Working at Xero will provide you with a diverse and inclusive environment alongside people who will respect, challenge and support you to have fun while you do the best work of your life. We are a place where personal development, flexible working, innovation, and well-being are not just inspired but celebrated. We value our people and offer a wide range of compelling benefits and perks, including Xero shares and great parental leave policies.   

Xero’s collaborative culture is underscored by our values - #Ownership, #Challenge, #Beautiful, #Human and #Team - which empower us to understand and serve customers, attract top talent and continuously innovate. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life. At Xero we embrace diversity and inclusion and value a #challenge mindset.

Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience. If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.