Product Manager (PM) - Platform
New York, NY
Product /
Full-Time (Remote) /
Remote
Spectral stands at the intersection of AI/ML and blockchain technology, introducing a groundbreaking concept: Verifiable Machine Intelligence. Our platform is a two-sided marketplace that revolutionizes how smart contracts consume AI/ML inferences, ensuring trust, transparency, and reliability in machine learning applications.
The Inference Economy represents a new market paradigm where AI/ML inferences become a tradable, verifiable commodity within smart contracts. Spectral is spearheading this movement, transforming data-driven decisions in the blockchain space. We envision a world where machine intelligence is transparent, decentralized, and accessible. Spectral is not just a platform; it's a new standard for competitive machine learning, driving the future of predictive analytics with unparalleled security and privacy.
As a Product Manager (PM) at Spectral, you'll spearhead product development, from discovery to market launch, shaping the future of decentralized problem-solving. You will be working closely with the Engineering, Data Science, and GTM teams to manage and refine product feature requirements, maintain the Spectral roadmap, manage project risks, and track progress. You will have an opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders and influence Spectral short and long-term vision. This position reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Spearhead cross-functional teams from the initial stages of product discovery to the final stages of delivery. Facilitate collaboration among Engineering, Data Science, and GTM teams to ensure alignment with Spectral's strategic product direction and goals.
- Define and Prioritize Product Features: Work closely with Engineering, Data Science, and GTM teams to define feature requirements. Prioritize these features based on user research, market needs, technical constraints, and alignment with Spectral's vision.
- Maintain and Update Product Roadmap: Regularly update the Spectral product roadmap to reflect current projects, future initiatives, and company objectives. Ensure that all stakeholders are informed and aligned on roadmap changes.
- Identify and Communicate Risks: Proactively identify project risks and roadblocks, and develop mitigation plans. Clearly communicate these risks to key internal stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aware and aligned on action plans.
- Monitor Project Activities: Oversee all project activities from inception to completion. Ensure that milestones are met on time and that the project adheres to its scope and objectives. Implement agile methodologies to adapt to changing requirements and to optimize workflow.
- Establish Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Leverage these relationships to gather valuable feedback, influence Spectral's short and long-term vision, and facilitate collaboration across teams.
- Measure and Report Product KPIs: Measure key performance indicators to assess the success of every product release. Report these metrics to internal teams and stakeholders, and use the data to inform future product development strategies.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in fast-paced tech or web3 companies. Experience in a data science or competitive ML company is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product development from concept to launch.
- Strong technical acumen, with the ability to influence technical discussions, designs, and architectures.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications.
- Proven experience in risk management and project tracking.
- Working knowledge of the blockchain space, specifically Ethereum and lending protocols.
- Expertise in backlog grooming, user flow, and story management in a JIRA/Kanban setting.
- Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This role is location agnostic anywhere in the world, but we ask that you overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST). We are a fully distributed team and have the tools and benefits to support you in your remote work environment.
