Future Works is searching for a results-driven Product Manager with strong production skills to lead the creation and delivery of AI-driven, custom software solutions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the full design and development lifecycle of custom applications, ensuring products are delivered on time, on spec, and aligned with client needs. Your ability to guide cross-functional teams through production will be essential in transforming client requirements into high-impact digital products.
Key Responsibilities
• Product Vision and Roadmap: Define and execute a product vision centered on AI and custom software, establishing a detailed roadmap that aligns with client goals and Future Works’ standards.
• End-to-End Production Management: Lead the entire product lifecycle, overseeing design, development, and deployment phases to deliver seamless, high-quality custom applications.
• Design and Development Coordination: Manage and synchronize design and development teams, ensuring all phases of production are on track and meet client expectations for functionality, usability, and aesthetics.
• AI Integration in Custom Software: Work closely with engineering and data science teams to integrate AI capabilities, making strategic choices about where AI can add the most value to custom software and applications.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Serve as the primary client contact, communicating progress, gathering feedback, and refining production processes based on client requirements.
• Performance Tracking and Quality Control: Establish KPIs and benchmarks, rigorously monitoring design and development progress to ensure high production standards and deliver consistent quality.
• Iteration and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of iteration, using data and feedback to refine production processes and drive innovation in AI-enhanced custom application development.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in product management with hands-on experience in production management, especially in delivering custom software solutions that integrate AI.
- Production Skills: Proven track record of managing and coordinating complex design and development lifecycles, from concept to launch.
- Technical Knowledge in AI and Software Development: Strong understanding of AI concepts (machine learning, NLP, data analytics) and software development methodologies, with the ability to communicate technical requirements to design and development teams.
- Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, including design, development, and engineering, to deliver products on schedule.
- Client-Focused: Skilled in building client relationships, translating requirements into actionable production steps, and ensuring alignment with client needs and goals.
- Analytical and Data-Driven: Excellent analytical skills to assess product performance, interpret data, and make informed decisions that enhance production processes and outcomes.5-7+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS (This is not a film production role.)
- Proficiency in our project software suite. (GSuite, Clickup, Figma, Jira)
- Fully Remote
- Flexible Hours / Time Zone
- Open Vacation Policy
- Carbon Offsetting and more
Top Skills
What We Do
Future Works provides de-risked, accelerated transformation for technical industries. Our approach delivers three key benefits: speed, value, and most importantly, unprecedented ROI.
