Principal Product Manager

Location: Washington, DC, United States Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026 Category: Product Management As Meltwater continues to scale its AI-powered media, social, and consumer intelligence platform, we’re looking for a Principal Product Manager to lead the development of Mira Studio, our AI-First product offering, as well as Mira Companion, our integrated-AI offering. This role will drive the development of the Front End of Mira Studio including developing the entirely new human computer interactions afforded by a conversational or hybrid conversational interface and Generative AI. You’ll also own Mira Companion, a Gen-AI driven interface that seeks to enhance the traditional Meltwater user experience across the product suite. You will need to develop the structure and cadence of engagements with globally distributed design and development teams to manage the product development lifecycle. This will include routine C-suite stakeholder management as well as frequent engagement with commercial teams at Meltwater in support of RFPs, renewals etc. This is an exciting opportunity to build products at the leading edge of AI for some of the biggest brands in the world in an AI-led product team shaping the future of media intelligence. What You'll Do: Product Vision, Strategy and Roadmap Own the product strategy and roadmap for the Mira Studio user experience and Mira Companion, from vision through to detailed prioritization. Form clear, opinionated product bets based on evidence, and advocate for them with senior stakeholders without getting blown off course by every new opinion. Translate company strategy into a clear sequence of product outcomes, releases and experiments, balancing ambition with delivery reality. Customer Insight and Product Discovery Partner closely with UX, research, the Customer Advisory Board and leadership to turn feedback and weak signals into structured development. Develop a strong internal compass for what good looks like for our customers, be comfortable with failing fast and iterating, despite pressure for perfection. Turn qualitative and quantitative insight into crisp problem definitions and product requirements, with no obvious playbook or easy competitive comparisons. Front End Leadership Lead the definition of the conversational and hybrid UI for Mira Studio and Companion, working hand in hand with design and front end engineers As with all AI features, you will also need to spot Back End implications and dependencies and work closely to co-ordinate with Back End developments. Champion the needs of the front end experience in technical trade off conversations so it does not slip to “nice to have” behind backend data, tooling or platform work. Create alignment between design and engineering on interaction patterns, performance expectations and UX quality Champion the ‘human in the loop’ ensuring the capabilities and value of that human user is understood by all and balanced against the limitations of AI. Review designs and implementations with a strong product and UX point of view, ensuring the experience feels coherent across Studio and Companion and maximising the opportunities for integration of those experiences. Delivery and Execution Drive end to end product development: framing problems, writing specs, prioritizing backlogs, making trade offs, and shipping incrementally. Work with globally distributed design and engineering teams (mostly US) to set rituals and cadences that support fast learning and predictable delivery. Define and track success metrics for the product, and adjust priorities based on what you learn post launch. Documentation and Asynchronous Alignment Set the bar for product documentation in the team: clear PRDs, decision records, design briefs, release notes and internal FAQs. Use documentation to unblock asynchronous collaboration across time zones and maintain alignment with time-poor senior leadership teams. Work closely with Product Marketing to make it easy for commercial, support and customer success teams to understand what we are building, why, how to use it and how to position it. Sales, Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior product partner to sales and customer success on key opportunities, renewals and escalations related to Mira Studio and Companion. Join customer calls to present the product vision and roadmap, gather high quality feedback, and build confidence in our direction. Prepare and deliver product updates for executives and the board, telling a clear story about progress, results and trade offs. What You'll Bring: 10+ years of relevant industry experience ideally in social media, media monitoring, Communications or Consumer Insights. 5+ years of end to end product management experience, including shipping AI powered features (ML, NLP and/or Gen AI). Proven ability to own a product area with high executive visibility and present confidently to senior stakeholders. Strong product discovery skills, with a track record of turning messy, conflicting inputs into clear problem statements and roadmaps. Deep empathy for users and strong “product taste”, especially in front end and UX for complex social listening and monitoring related workflows. Excellent documentation and written communication skills, with examples of specs, decision docs or narratives that unblocked teams. Ability to influence without authority across design, engineering, sales and customer success. Comfortable working in a fast paced, matrixed environment where priorities can shift as we learn. Preferred Qualifications Experience working across multiple geographies or business units. Familiarity with AI and ML product lifecycles, including data and evaluation considerations. Experience preparing and presenting content for executive and board level review. What We Offer Enjoy flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance. Excellent medical, dental, and vision options 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters. Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need. Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career. Compensation Overview At Meltwater, we believe great impact deserves great reward. Our compensation approach is data-driven, market-informed, and built to scale with your growth. We benchmark roles against external market data and use structured leveling frameworks to ensure fairness, consistency, and internal equity across teams and geographies. These frameworks are based on objective, gender-neutral criteria in line with applicable pay transparency regulations. For this role, the base salary range is $158,000–$210,000 USD. Compensation may also include a performance-based bonus opportunity. Actual offers are determined based on job-related skills, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location. We typically hire within the range in a way that supports long-term growth, recognizing that compensation evolves as scope, performance, and impact expand over time. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity analyses to help ensure our decisions remain fair, objective, and market-aligned. Employees and candidates may request additional information on how compensation is determined, in line with local legal requirements. Our Talent Acquisition Team is happy to walk you through the full compensation picture specific to your location and level during the interview process. Our Story At Meltwater , we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen. Our platform empowers our 27,000 customers around the world by transforming global media, social, and AI signals into actionable intelligence that leaders rely on to make faster, confident decisions. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers. Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along the way. We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers. We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career. We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations. Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world. We may use AI to assist in aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing candidate information, capturing interview notes, and supporting interview activities. These tools are used only to assist our team through increased efficiencies. Every output continues to be reviewed by humans, and all hiring decisions are made by humans. We remain committed to evaluating candidates fairly, consistently, and in compliance with all applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Meltwater Group