District Partners is partnered with a high-growth, innovation-focused advisory and research firm operating at the intersection of AI, data, and enterprise decision-making. This organization supports globally recognized companies, delivering advanced research, analytics, and AI-enabled platforms that directly influence business strategy at scale.
We are seeking a Product Manager who brings a strong technical foundation and has transitioned into product management, capable of owning both product direction and hands-on delivery. This is a highly execution-driven role where success depends on the ability to operate seamlessly across engineering, data, and business stakeholders.
You will own the full lifecycle of AI-powered research and insights platforms—driving delivery while shaping how these tools evolve. The team operates on aggressive 4–8 week delivery cycles and requires someone who can step in immediately, bring structure, and execute with precision.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct exposure to top-tier enterprise clients on high-impact initiatives
- Opportunity to build and deliver AI-driven products in active use, not theoretical projects
- High ownership with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
- Fast-paced environment where strong performers gain visibility quickly
- Clear path to full-time conversion with strong compensation upside
- Ability to influence both product strategy and execution
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of AI-powered research and insights platforms
- Drive multiple concurrent workstreams with tight timelines and high expectations
- Translate complex client needs into product requirements, user stories, and execution plans
- Act as the bridge between engineering, data, research, and business stakeholders
- Manage external vendors and internal technical teams to ensure successful delivery
- Lead client-facing communications, including executive-level updates
- Identify risks, remove blockers, and maintain delivery momentum
- Support product roadmap development and prioritization
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–7+ years of Product Management, Program Management, or related experience
- Strong technical foundation required—ideally began career in software engineering, data engineering, or a closely related technical role before transitioning into Product Management
- Proven ability to work hands-on with engineering teams, APIs, data platforms, and technical architectures
- Experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder technology or data-driven products
- Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, data platforms, or analytics-driven solutions
- Strong ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Experience working with enterprise clients and senior stakeholders
- Deep understanding of product lifecycle and agile delivery
- Proficiency with tools like Monday.com or similar
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Experience
- Experience building or supporting AI/ML or GenAI-powered products
- Background in research platforms, insights tools, or data-driven advisory environments
- Exposure to modern tech stacks (API-driven systems, data pipelines, frontend frameworks)
- Experience working with large, complex enterprise organizations
Candidate Profile
- Technical-minded Product Manager who understands how systems are built—not just managed
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing presence
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and execution
- Comfortable pushing back and guiding stakeholders when needed
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
- Takes ownership and drives outcomes without heavy oversight
- Able to bring structure and clarity to complex, evolving initiatives
Job Title: Product Manager (AI Platforms – Client-Facing, Delivery-Focused)
Location: Remote (Preference for DC or NY)
Employment Type: Contract