Product Manager, AI

Location

Palo Alto

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Product

Compensation

• $170K - $225K, Offers Equity, Offers Bonus

About Us

We're living through a fundamental shift in how people discover, evaluate, and purchase products. The next generation doesn't respond to traditional marketing—they build relationships with brands through authentic social interactions, seek recommendations from communities they trust, and expect personalized experiences that feel human, not corporate.

At Nectar Social, we're building the AI-native social operating system that enables this new era of commerce. We believe every social interaction should deepen the relationship between brands and their communities while creating genuine value for both sides.

Founded by ex-Meta product and engineering leaders, we've recently raised $10.6M in funding co-led by GV (Google Ventures) and True Ventures. We're building the future of social commerce - where community, conversation, and commerce converge.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior AI-Focused Product Manager to spearhead the development of innovative AI workflows, ranging from generative prompting systems to data-driven decision engines. This is a highly impactful and strategic position reporting to the CTO where swift execution and a deep understanding of customer needs are paramount to our success.

In this role, you will:

• Own end-to-end product development: Drive AI capabilities within our social commerce platform, from initial discovery to successful launch.
• Collaborate with engineers: Work closely to build generative prompting workflows and optimize AI models.
• Be the voice of the customer: Conduct user research and feedback sessions, translating insights into actionable product features.
• Define and track success metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs for AI features (e.g., accuracy, conversion rates, automation impact) to ensure data-driven improvements.
• Shape product strategy: Identify high-impact opportunities in AI-powered social engagement, personalization, and prompting strategies.
• Move quickly and be agile: Write specifications, test features, iterate rapidly, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Stay current with trends: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to remain ahead of developments in AI, generative technologies, and social commerce.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of shipping successful digital products, preferably at high-growth startups or AI-enabled companies.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills, comfortable working with data, defining metrics, and making informed decisions.
• AI/ML Interest: Hands-on experience or a strong interest in AI/ML technologies, especially generative AI workflows or prompting systems.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communicator who excels in fast-paced, high-context environments, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders and clearly articulating product rationale.
• Proven Performance: Demonstrated track record of high performance and initiative, including multiple promotions or cross-functional project ownership.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize ruthlessly, and execute under tight timelines.

Bonus Points

• Startup Experience: Experience at a startup or high-growth startup, ideally from early stage through scale.
• Industry Background: Background in social commerce, creator economy, or enterprise tools.
• Technical Fluency: Experience with ML architectures (LLMs, embedding systems, recommendation engines).
• Brand Support: Background supporting DTC, beauty, or wellness brands.
• Education/Achievement: MBA preferred or a track record of exceptional academic or professional achievement.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive compensation and early equity.
• Benefits: Health, vision, and dental benefits + 401(k) match.
• Career Growth: Career mobility into customer leadership, solutions, or product roles.
• Work Environment: A hybrid team based in Palo Alto with flexibility for in-office collaboration.
• Exposure to AI: Deep exposure to cutting-edge AI tooling and the opportunity to shape its application within brand teams.
• Collaborative Culture: A collaborative, ambitious team defining a new category of AI-native marketing infrastructure.

Nectar Social is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation Range: $170K - $225K