Product Strategy & Operations Manager, AI Transformation

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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Role Overview

Vantor is actively seeking a Product Strategy & Operations Manager, AI Transformation to join our team. This role is responsible for driving the integration of AI into how we plan, build, and operate across the product development lifecycle, supporting both Product Management and Engineering.

This is a hands-on role focused on building and scaling AI-powered solutions that improve product development workflows, accelerate execution, and enable more data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, and leadership to identify high-impact opportunities, prototype solutions, and drive adoption of AI-enabled ways of working.

Successful candidates bring a combination of technical fluency, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder influence, with a demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity and deliver results in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

AI Solution Development & Implementation (Hands-On)

• Design, prototype, and deploy AI-powered tools and workflows that support both Product Management and Engineering teams
• Build practical applications using modern AI tooling (e.g., LLM APIs, copilots, workflow automation, developer tooling integrations)
• Improve workflows across the product development lifecycle (e.g., requirements generation, sprint planning, code support, testing, documentation, and analysis)
• Rapidly test and iterate on AI use cases, moving from concept → prototype → scaled solution
• Partner with Engineering for productionization when needed, while independently delivering lightweight, high-impact solutions

Product Development Operations & Process Transformation

• Redesign end-to-end workflows across Product and Engineering using AI and automation
• Improve processes such as roadmap planning, backlog management, development workflows, release coordination, and post-launch analysis
• Reduce inefficiencies and manual work across teams through scalable AI-enabled solutions
• Introduce AI-assisted approaches to prioritization, estimation, and dependency management

Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption

• Drive adoption of AI solutions across Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams
• Translate technical capabilities into clear business value
• Influence stakeholders and build alignment without direct authority
• Support change management to enable AI-driven ways of working

Minimum Requirements

• Hands-on experience building with AI tools (e.g., LLM APIs, prompt engineering, automation platforms)
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, including Product Management and Engineering workflows
• Proven ability to take ideas from concept to implementation and scale
• Experience driving process improvement, operational transformation, or workflow optimization
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working closely with engineering teams or in a technical environment
• Familiarity with programming or data tools (e.g., Python, SQL, APIs)
• Experience implementing or scaling AI/ML solutions in a business or product context
• Experience with product or engineering tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Git-based workflows)
• Background in analytics, data platforms, or experimentation frameworks
• Experience supporting organizational change or transformation initiatives

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.