Product Manager / Innovation Consultant (Nyc)

Join us to imagine and create tomorrow's products, services and businesses - and create them today.

Board of Innovation is a global independent collective of strategists, designers, and tech pioneers. We lead the charge in AI-powered innovation and we’re looking for a Product Manager in New York city, who is driven by our resolute mission to make what life needs next.

Our culture is forward-thinking, built on the pillars of intellectual curiosity, an originator & experimenter mindset, all fueled by the power of AI and fortified by exceptional business acumen.

Our values should tell you something about how we roll and we look for genuine alignment on these - it’s a non negotiable.

- Make it personal: help others. Be yourself. Leave your ego at the door.

- Make it better: think, and think again. Raise the bar. Listen, learn, share, repeat.

- Make it happen: be entrepreneurial. No buzzwords, no theater. Ideas are nice, but impact is everything.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be working with a global, diverse team of smart, creative people with hacker mindsets and an entrepreneurial approach. Check out some of our team on Linkedin, to spark your curiosity - https://www.linkedin.com/in/montewarren/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahini-achrekar/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-nair/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfafoutis/.

If you like a challenge this is the place for you. You’ll get in front of our clients from day one. This is a key role in our team and you’ll be instrumental in creating products that resonate with our client’s customers. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, internally and with our clients, you will play a key role in the design, development, and successful launch of products and services. If you're passionate about the limitless possibilities of AI in driving innovation, we should definitely talk!

What does success look like from the inside?

Our entrepreneurial talent is one of the biggest drivers for our growth which doesn’t vibe too well with very rigid job descriptions. At the same time we want to be transparent around what's expected of this role. That's why we've included our success factors, a framework that serves as a foundation for setting clear role expectations and allowing our people to grow. We anticipate that you will be acknowledged by your team and clients as a role model:

• Project contribution and ownership: Own the establishment for the product vision, internally and with clients, while organizing and prioritizing tasks according to their impact on the business and customers, and closely partnering with designers and researchers to deliver new products to market successfully.
• Project management: Oversee and manage projects from inception to success - overseeing different workstreams, interacting with client stakeholders and providing on-the-job mentoring to team members.
• Self driven learning: Seen as an expert Product manager by clients - used as a sparring partner, not a supplier.
• Business development: Is building a network, is actively thinking about up/cross sell and bringing in others to support/implement - without a template or a standing meeting. Actively contributes, as part of a deal team, to proposals and pitches in ways that convince clients and win exciting new work.

Does this sound like you?

We recognize everyone has a unique journey. We love that. But if you are still wondering if this is your dream job, then consider if this is you:

• You bring in +-5 years of relevant experience in product management combined with consulting experience
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• You have a strong expertise across some of our key verticals (healthcare, FMCG, Industrial)
• You not only demonstrate a distinct preference for integrating AI and data science into the product mgmt process but also possess the potential to coach and guide others in doing the same
• You are eligible to work in NYC and you’re excited to work from our office a few times a week.
• You have contributed significantly to business development before by closing new deals/partnerships
• You identify strongly with our mission, values and culture

This is an exhaustive list, please apply even if you don’t tick all of these boxes. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognizing that a diverse workforce is fundamental to achieving our mission and goals.

And finally, some things you should know about how we work

Board of Innovation an independent agency, committed to open source - all our insights are available on our website and you can download as many as you like to use in any way you like. That should tell you something about how we think about Innovation - what we do goes beyond frameworks and methodologies. We hire people who think bigger than the box and don’t need the template - the original thinkers. Our consultants are at the forefront of using Artificial Intelligence to imagine and create products, services, and businesses that stick. We look for fast learners who can see a client problem from a different angle and find smarter ways to answer strategic questions.