Senior Product Manager, AI

Title: Senior Product Manager, AI

Location:

• Tokyo, Japan
• Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
• Singapore, Singapore

Job Description:

Are you an experienced product professional with a passion for AI and advanced technology? Join our team as an AI Senior Product Manager (Japanese Speaking) to lead the development of innovative AI-driven solutions tailored for the Japanese market. In this role, you will drive advancements in AI product capabilities, integrate state-of-the-art generative AI technologies, and help shape the future of intelligent digital products.

We are looking for a candidate with a deep sense of curiosity and the confidence to explore complex and unfamiliar domains. The ideal candidate will excel at rigorous yet adaptable research and analysis, thrive in collaborative environments, and be open to feedback and continuous improvement. Adaptability, a willingness to embrace change, and a growth mindset are essential.

We are looking for an experienced product professional with a passion for AI and cutting-edge technology. We are seeking an AI Senior Product Manager (Japanese speaker) to lead the development of innovative AI solutions for the Japanese market. In this role, you will be responsible for driving AI product enhancements and integrating cutting-edge generative AI techniques to shape the future of intelligent digital products. 

We are looking for candidates who have a strong sense of curiosity and the confidence to explore new territory. They excel at theoretical and flexible research and analysis, thrive in a collaborative environment, and embrace feedback for continuous growth. The ability to adapt to change, enjoy challenges, and have a growth mindset are essential for this role. 

About the Role

As an AI Senior Product Manager (Japanese Speaking), you will:

• Lead the development and enhancement of AI-powered product features, with a focus on large language models (LLMs) and generative AI technologies.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to inform and optimize AI-driven product functionalities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Product, Engineering, and Innovation Labs—to design, build, and refine cutting-edge AI solutions.
• Draft, test, and iterate prompts and user interactions for AI tools to ensure high-quality user experiences tailored for the Japanese market.
• Evaluate and assess product performance, ensuring solutions meet user needs and deliver comprehensive results.
• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to gather insights and feedback, incorporating them into the product development process.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, technologies, and industry best practices.

Job Description 

As an AI Senior Product Manager (Japanese speaker ), you will be responsible for the following tasks : 

• Lead the development and enhancement of AI- powered product capabilities , focusing on Large Language Models ( LLM ) and generative AI techniques. 

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to optimize AI- driven product features 

• We collaborate closely across the product, engineering, and innovation lab divisions to design, build, and improve cutting-edge AI solutions. 

• Design, test, and iterate AI tool prompts and user interactions to deliver a high-quality user experience for the Japanese market. 

• Evaluate and analyze product performance to provide comprehensive solutions that meet user needs 

• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to gather insights and feedback that inform product development 

• Stay up to date on the latest AI trends, technologies, and industry best practices 

About You

You’re a strong fit for the AI Senior Product Manager (Japanese Speaking) role if you have:

• 3+ years of experience in product management, technology, AI, or related fields.
• Full professional proficiency in Japanese (written and spoken); English proficiency is a plus.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience with search languages (e.g., Boolean) and data analysis.
• Experience with large language models, prompt engineering, or developing AI-powered products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science, data science, information science, engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or digital product platforms.
• Experience working with Japanese and/or international technology products.

 

Eligibility 

If you meet the following criteria, you would be ideal for the role of AI Senior Product Manager (Japanese speaker ) . 

• 3+ years of work experience in product management, technology, or AI- related fields 

• JLPT N1 equivalent advanced business Japanese reading, writing and speaking skills . English skills preferred 

• Strong research and analytical skills, including search language (e.g., Boolean operations) and data analysis. 

• Experience in large-scale language models, prompt engineering, and AI- powered product development 

• Problem-solving skills to flexibly manage multiple priorities 

• Excellent communication skills ( spoken and written ) to clearly convey complex concepts to a variety of audiences 

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills 

Welcome qualifications and experience 

A degree in a related field such as computer science, data science, information science, or engineering 

• A degree in a related field such as computer science, data science, information science, or engineering 

• Knowledge of AI , machine learning and digital product platforms. 

• Experience working with Japanese or international technology products 

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What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.

• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

• Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

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