Senior Manager, AI & Developer Platform Product Management

General Information Job Title Senior Manager, AI & Developer Platform Product Management Job ID 108450 Work Areas Technology & Engineering Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Boston, Chicago Description & Requirements What Makes Us a Great Place to WorkWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. Who You'll Work WithYou'll join Bain's Technology Solutions Group (TSG), partnering closely with Platform Infrastructure, Architecture Center of Excellence, CyberOps, and engineering teams across the firm. You'll collaborate with product managers, architects, engineers, and senior business stakeholders to build and evolve the platforms that enable teams to develop secure, scalable digital products for both internal and client-facing solutions.Where You'll Fit Within the TeamAs a Senior Manager within TSG's TechOps Product Management team, you'll define the product strategy for the platforms and tools that power Bain's internal builders. Your portfolio includes cloud infrastructure, AI tooling, and self-service developer platforms that enable engineering teams to deliver modern digital solutions efficiently, securely, and at scale.You'll shape the vision and roadmap for these products, balancing innovation with governance while ensuring Bain's engineering community has an exceptional developer experience.What You'll DoDefine the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for Bain's builder platforms, including cloud infrastructure and AI developer capabilities.Partner closely with Platform Infrastructure to align delivery capacity with engineering demand.Engage engineering communities to understand workflows, identify friction points, and prioritize enhancements.Translate infrastructure and AI strategy into clear product priorities that balance speed, scalability, governance, and cost.Lead governance forums for product intake, prioritization, and roadmap decisions.Communicate product strategy, roadmap progress, and performance insights to senior leadership.Partner with Architecture CoE and CyberOps to embed secure development practices throughout the platform experience.Own and prioritize the product backlog across cloud and AI tooling capabilities.Deliver scalable, secure self-service infrastructure and AI development capabilities supporting modern engineering workflows.Measure adoption, utilization, platform performance, and cost to drive continuous improvement.Lead agile execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.Mentor and develop a high-performing team of product managers and analysts.Stay current with emerging AI developer tooling, coding agents, LLM APIs, agentic workflows, and modern software engineering practices.About YouRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent technology, product management, or analytics experience preferred.8–10+ years of experience in product management, platform engineering, or technology consulting.Experience working closely with engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.Demonstrated ability to define product strategy, build stakeholder alignment, and deliver complex enterprise platform products.Experience supporting developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, or internal engineering tools.Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies such as Terraform or Env0.Familiarity with AI developer tooling, including coding agents, LLM APIs, prompt engineering, MCP, evals, and agentic workflows.Comfortable prototyping solutions and engaging directly with technology.Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.Strong analytical mindset with a focus on measurable business outcomes.Experience working in Agile product delivery environments.Additional InformationHybrid role requiring in-office presence at least one day per week.Travel may be required based on business and project needs. U.S. Compensation InformationCompensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best-in-class benefits package.The estimated annualized full-time base salary ranges are:Boston, MA:$172,000 – $206,500Chicago, IL:$164,500 – $197,500Actual compensation will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, training, and skill level.In addition, this role includes:Annual discretionary performance bonusEligibility for other discretionary compensation elements4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after three years of service and fully vested upon hireBain-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employeesGenerous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and paid holidaysPaid life and long-term disability insuranceBoston applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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