Associate Product Manager

Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation and transformation. With expertise in Machine Learning and data discovery, we develop and deploy novel solutions for S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Our solutions help businesses harness the power of data and Artificial Intelligence to innovate and drive progress. Kensho's solutions and research focus on speech recognition, entity linking, document extraction, automated database linking, text classification, natural language processing, and more.
We are seeking a proactive and strategic Associate Product Manager with a strong background in finance to lead our generative AI initiatives. This is a high growth potential role and the perfect opportunity for someone with high agency who is capable of navigating the complexities of finance and technology within large organizations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions that meet emerging market needs, support our customers, and drive our strategic vision.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the freedom, support, and resources needed to accomplish our shared goals. We believe in flexibility-first and give our employees the opportunity to work from where they feel most productive and engaged (must be in the United States). We also value in-person collaboration, so there may be times when travel to one of our Kensho hubs (e.g., Cambridge, MA or NYC) will be required for team meetings or company events.
Kensho states that the anticipated base salary range for the position is 120-140k. At Kensho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
What You'll Do:

• Own the product roadmap and delivery for generative AI projects
• Collaborate with engineering, design, data, and sales teams to develop and deploy AI solutions
• Work closely with user researchers and sellers to understand customer needs, aligning product features with market demands and helping to craft compelling value propositions
• Identify market opportunities by understanding user needs and industry trends
• Manage key stakeholders across business units and development teams to ensure alignment and smooth project execution
• Drive the product development lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying challenges and implementing solutions

What You'll Need:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in finance, computer science, or a related field
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in technology or finance-related industries
• Strong understanding of financial markets and products
• Experience working across the machine learning development lifecycle
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, including collaboration with sales and commercial teams
• Solid project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative
• Comfort navigating and managing relationships across a large, complex organization

How to Really Get Our Attention:

• Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies
• A background that bridges both finance and technology
• Pre-existing experience in product management
• Experience working with sales teams and managing go-to-market strategies
• Examples of projects where you've demonstrated high agency and initiative
• Passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence
• Experience with Agile project management and familiarity with tools like Jira

At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 100% company paid premiums
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
• Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
• Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
• Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
• Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
• Bike sharing program memberships
• Compassion leave and elder care leave
• Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
• Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Job ID: 308938
Posted On: 2024-10-22
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States