Principal Product Manager

Overview This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Product Manager based in United States. This is a high-impact product leadership role focused on shaping and scaling a core strategic initiative within a fast-growing AI-driven HR technology environment. You will define the long-term vision, strategy, and success metrics for a major product area while also driving hands-on execution across roadmap, prioritization, and delivery. This role blends strategic ownership with deep product craft, requiring you to navigate complex customer needs and translate them into scalable, data-driven solutions. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and go-to-market teams to ensure alignment and impact across the organization. A strong emphasis is placed on building AI-native, workflow-driven products that improve how organizations discover, assess, and manage talent. This is a highly cross-functional role in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment where autonomy and ownership are essential. You will play a central role in shaping both the product direction and the broader market positioning. Accountabilities Own the end-to-end strategy, vision, and roadmap for a critical product area, including defining KPIs and long-term success metrics. Lead 0→1 and 1→10 product development initiatives, translating ambiguous problem spaces into scalable product solutions. Define and refine customer segments, personas, and market thesis to guide product direction and investment decisions. Drive product execution in close partnership with engineering, ensuring prioritization of high-impact initiatives and timely delivery of milestones. Use both qualitative insights and quantitative data to inform product decisions, validate hypotheses, and guide roadmap evolution. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, customer success, and leadership teams to ensure alignment on goals and execution. Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve workflows and deliver meaningful customer value. Requirements 7+ years of product management experience, ideally in high-growth startup or SaaS environments. Proven experience building B2B SaaS or product-led growth (PLG) solutions, particularly involving multi-step workflows. Strong experience in 0→1 product development and scaling products from early stage to maturity. Hands-on experience with AI-driven products, including conversational or agent-based systems is strongly preferred. Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with fast-paced execution and delivery. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and user insights to drive product decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams. Experience with workflow automation, AI/ML-driven products, or HR/recruiting technology is a strong plus. Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and take full ownership of complex product areas. Benefits Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus and equity grants. Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their families. Unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance and flexibility. Home office and productivity stipend to support remote work setup. Professional development budget and access to executive coaching opportunities. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-powered products in a high-growth environment. Inclusive and collaborative culture that values innovation, ownership, and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr