AI Product Management

AI Product Operations Manager

  • Chennai
  • ₹1,160,000 - ₹2,900,000
  • Full Time Job

Job Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is looking for an experienced AI Product Operations Manager to take ownership of the AI Product Management charter at a mid level. This is a role for someone who has already operated at scale and is comfortable setting direction rather than simply following one.

The successful candidate will bring approximately 5 years of progressively senior experience, holding M.Tech (AI/ML), with a demonstrated track record across AI Product Management, Statistical Modelling, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Neural Network Architectures. Beyond individual capability, this role expects the person to mentor junior team members and represent the function in cross-departmental discussions.

Reporting relationships will be defined based on the final scope agreed at offer stage, and the role is based out of Chennai on a full-time (wfh) arrangement. Compensation is benchmarked at INR 11.6-29.0 LPA, reflecting the seniority and scope of the position.

Success in this role will be measured less by task completion and more by the quality of judgement applied to ambiguous, high-stakes situations within ai product management.

Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables.

The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone.

A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process.

The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager.

Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns.

No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.

Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.

There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.

Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage.

The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.

Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls.

Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round.

Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months.

Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions.

Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.

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