Product Owner

Overview

Position:  Product Owner - AI

Salary: $110K - $130K/yr d.o.e.

Location: Remote OK - If living within 31 miles of Tustin, CA or Austin, TX will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI to build a world-class enterprise search experience? As the Product Owner for AI Search, you will be at the forefront of implementing transformative technologies, including Google Gemini Enterprise (Agent Space), to revolutionize how New American Funding accesses and utilizes information. You will own the product strategy and execution for an AI-enabled search platform that will unlock new levels of productivity and insight for a $2 trillion industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute the product vision for our enterprise AI search platform. Translate the search strategy into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and a prioritized product backlog to guide the development team.
• Lead the implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of Google Gemini Enterprise (Agent Space), establishing it as the core of our internal information discovery ecosystem.
• Define and relentlessly optimize the end-to-end user search experience. Work continuously with engineering and data science teams to improve search relevance, accuracy, and overall performance.
• Partner closely with department leaders, engineering teams, and data scientists to gather requirements, ensure alignment, and manage expectations for the successful rollout and evolution of the AI search platform.
• Serve as the primary voice of the user for all aspects of the search experience. Conduct user research and leverage feedback to ensure the platform is intuitive and effectively solves user pain points in finding information.
• Champion agile principles and oversee the development lifecycle for the search platform, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, value-driven features and enhancements.
• Utilize search analytics, user satisfaction metrics, and performance data to make informed decisions about feature priority and the product roadmap.
• Clearly articulate the product backlog, feature releases, and project updates to both technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner, preferably in a role focused on enterprise search, AI-driven products, or data platforms.
• Experience in Mortgage Lending, FinTech, or a related field is a significant plus.
• 1+ years of AI experience in a product, technology, or consulting capacity, with specific knowledge of AI/ML technologies and Large Language Models (LLMs) as they apply to search and information retrieval.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and enterprise-level technology implementation.
• Experience with Generative AI development solutions is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience driving complex product initiatives within a large enterprise environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in using analytics tools to track search performance, user engagement, and success metrics.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable and effective working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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