Senior AI Product Manager
Prophecy · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
HybridMarketingFull-time
About Prophecy Prophecy is building the next generation of AI-powered Data Prep and Analytics. Our platform enables business analysts and data teams to transform raw data into reliable, production-ready datasets and insights faster, using modern data infrastructure and AI-driven capabilities. We work with leading enterprises to simplify how organizations prepare, analyze, and operationalize data, while maintaining strong governance, security, and operational control. Our mission is to make it dramatically easier for organizations to turn complex data into trusted insights that drive decisions. Why This Role Exists We are building an AI-native data platform that sits at the intersection of data infrastructure, analytics, and intelligent systems. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager who operates like a builder and owner, not just a planner, but someone who: Thinks in terms of the full data → insights → decisions → actions lifecycleUses AI tools and prototyping to explore ideas before formalizing themBalances deep customer understanding with strong technical intuitionDrives products from concept to production with high ownership and velocity You will own a product area end-to-end and play a critical role in shaping how analysts interact with data in modern enterprise environments. What You'll Do Product Strategy & Ownership Own and evolve the roadmap for a product area over a 1–3 quarter horizon, balancing customer needs, technical investments, and business goalsTranslate product vision into clear initiatives and priorities aligned with Prophecy's broader strategyEvaluate opportunities based on impact, effort, and strategic fit, making thoughtful trade-offsThink beyond features to systems: how do capabilities fit into the broader data and analytics ecosystem Customer Insight & Discovery Develop deep understanding of analyst workflows across data preparation, transformation, and analysisRun continuous discovery through customer interviews, product usage data, sales and support signals, and win/loss analysisFrame problems clearly before jumping to solutionsUnderstand enterprise constraints including governance, compliance, and operational complexity AI-Native Product Development Use AI tools (LLMs, copilots, workflows) as a core part of product development, not an afterthoughtBuild lightweight prototypes (prompts, workflows, internal tools) to validate ideas before writing full specificationsIdentify where AI-driven capabilities and automation can meaningfully improve user workflowsEnsure AI features are reliable, explainable, and aligned with enterprise requirements Product Development & Execution Work closely with engineering and design to deliver high-quality product capabilitiesWrite clear, structured product specifications grounded in data and user insightDefine success metrics and track adoption, impact, and effectivenessMonitor execution progress, identify risks early, and drive cross-team alignmentMaintain a high bar for usability, reliability, and product integrity Cross-Functional Leadership Align engineering, design, sales, and customer success around shared outcomesCommunicate product direction through clear documentation and structured decision-makingResolve ambiguity and misalignment quickly to maintain execution momentumContribute to product positioning and narrative through artifacts such as one-pagers, demos, and customer-facing materials Operational Ownership Own the operational health of your product area, including performance monitoring, feature adoption, issue triage, and iteration cyclesEstablish and improve repeatable processes that increase execution speed and predictability Who You Are Required 5+ years of product management experience in data platforms, analytics products, developer tools, or enterprise softwareStrong understanding of data preparation, analytics workflows, and modern data infrastructureExperience working closely with engineering teams to deliver technical productsHands-on familiarity with AI-powered products or intelligent systemsAbility to translate complex problems into clear, actionable product specificationsExperience working with APIs, SDKs, CLIs, or other developer-facing systemsStrong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience operating in a high-growth startup environment (Series A–C)Comfortable using AI tools (LLMs, copilots) to accelerate your own workflow and product thinkingAbility to prototype ideas, e.g. prompts, workflows, lightweight tools to validate concepts quicklyFamiliarity with technologies such as Spark, SQL, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, or orchestration systemsExperience working with enterprise customers and complex data environmentsAbility to interpret product analytics and customer signals to guide decisions Strongly Preferred Experience shipping AI/ML-powered capabilities in data or analytics productsDeep familiarity with the modern data ecosystem, e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, BigQueryExperience building products for regulated industries, e.g. finance, healthcare, pharma with requirements around governance, lineage, and complianceExperience navigating enterprise sales cycles and deployment constraints How You Work You operate with a sense of end-to-end ownership and accountabilityYou are comfortable with ambiguity and move quickly to create clarityYou combine product intuition with data-driven decision makingYou use tools including AI to increase leverage and speedYou care deeply about building products that deliver real, measurable outcomes for customers Seniority: Mid to Staff Level Location: This is a Hybrid role with 2-3 days a week in office. However, this can vary week to week. Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. Benefits and Perks Prophecy covers 99% of employee health insurance premiums and 75% for dependentsWe offer $200 per month towards remote work, wellness, gyms, massages, facials, and more!Flexible PTOProfessional development allowanceCompany sponsored Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, dental, vision, and moreAbility to have your fingerprint on an innovative platformEnd-to-end ownership of your projects. Benefits and perks may vary per country Prophecy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.