Principal Product Manager

Our client is seeking a Principal Product Manager to turn advisor pain points into validated, high-impact AI use cases. This role is a critical member of Team_1 (Market Pull & Validation), responsible for deeply understanding advisor workflows, designing experiments, and providing evidence-based recommendations for what should be built. Success is measured by the clarity, validity, and impact of use cases, and by how quickly they move from discovery to validated prototypes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and interviews to uncover advisor pain points and workflows
• Translate findings into prioritized, actionable AI use cases
• Define success metrics and go/no-go criteria for experiments
• Collaborate with AI Experience Designers and Forward-Deployed Engineers to prototype solutions
• Partner with Head of AI Product to align on priorities and roadmap
• Document workflow patterns, adoption insights, and validation evidence
• Continuously iterate on experiments based on user feedback

Required Skill Sets:

• AI product leadership Experience owning and scaling AI-powered products from concept to production.
• LLM & model fluency Working knowledge of modern AI approaches (ML, LLMs, RAG, prompt design, evaluations, quality trade-offs).
• Experimentation & validation Ability to design experiments to validate product ideas and AI behavior before and after launch.
• User workflow discovery Proven strength in translating complex user workflows into effective AI-assisted experiences.
• Data-driven decision-making Defines and tracks success metrics across adoption, impact, and AI performance.
• Technical collaboration Credible partner to ML, engineering, design, and compliance teams on feasibility, risk, and delivery.
• Responsible AI awareness Understands bias, safety, privacy, and reliability considerations in AI products.
• Strategic prioritization Balances short-term delivery with long-term AI platform and product vision.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of product management experience, preferably in B2B or enterprise software
• Experience with AI, SaaS, and advisor-facing platforms.
• Strong analytical, research, and synthesis skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

What Success Looks Like:

• High-priority advisor workflows are clearly validated and actionable
• Experiments produce clear evidence for go/no-go decisions
• Prototypes effectively communicate workflow improvements
• Production teamcan efficiently build and scale production-grade solutions based on validated use cases

Salary/Rate: $75-$80/Hour (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible.

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools including our proprietary platform Pete & Gabi Rebecca to support parts of the interview process. These tools help us:

• transcribe interviews,
• summarize candidate responses,
• generate job-related insights
• streamline communication and scheduling.

Please note that

• AI does NOT make hiring decisions.
• All decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits.
• It is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

For certain positions, you may participate in:

• a technical interview
• a coding challenge
• a case study
• a client-specific assessment.

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate s profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience

Our Commitment:

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We re committed to a hiring process that is:

• transparent
• compliant
• equitable
• powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment.

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We re excited to learn more about you

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.