Principal Product Manager IC

Location: Cambridge, MA (Kendall Square). 4 days on-site.

Company Overview:
Datalign Advisory is a cutting-edge platform that provides AI-driven, data-centric financial advisory services, connecting users with expert advisors to optimize financial decision-making. Our goal is to revolutionize the financial advisory landscape by offering personalized, scalable solutions through advanced technology and data analytics.

Job Summary:
As a Principal Product Manager-Technical at Datalign Advisory, you will be responsible for owning the end-to-end product lifecycle for critical components of our platform. You will define product strategy, lead development efforts, and work cross-functionally to drive product innovation and growth. As an individual contributor, you will directly influence product vision while focusing on high-level strategy and complex product execution. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and an ability to work across various teams to deliver exceptional products that meet the needs of users and financial advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Vision and Strategy: Own and develop the product strategy for a key component of Datalign Advisory’s platform. Ensure that the product vision is aligned with overall company objectives and market needs.
• Roadmap Ownership: Define and execute the product roadmap, ensuring that it is focused on delivering value to users and achieving business goals. Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic initiatives.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Engage deeply with users and financial advisors to understand their challenges, needs, and pain points. Use this knowledge to shape product decisions and improve the overall user experience.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, data science, and marketing teams to bring your product vision to life. Lead discussions with these teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage data to make informed product decisions. Define success metrics, analyze performance, and iterate based on insights. Use A/B testing, customer feedback, and analytics to drive continuous improvements.
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Stay on top of industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for innovation and ensure that your product stays ahead of the competition.
• Execution and Delivery: Own the full product lifecycle from concept to launch. Prioritize features, write detailed product requirements, and work with engineering and design to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicate product progress, updates, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels. Act as the product expert for your area and ensure alignment with the broader organizational goals.
• Innovation and Impact: Proactively identify new opportunities to improve the platform and expand its capabilities. You will be a thought leader, driving both incremental improvements and breakthrough innovations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in product management with a proven track record of delivering impactful software products.
• Experience leading complex product initiatives as an individual contributor with the ability to drive cross-functional efforts without direct managerial authority.
• Strong understanding of agile product development methodologies and software engineering processes.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and solve complex problems with a customer-centric approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and with senior leadership.
• Experience with data-driven product management, including developing KPIs, running A/B tests, and using analytics tools to inform decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in the fintech or financial advisory industry.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and data science-driven products.
• Strong understanding of user experience design, customer segmentation, and experimentation frameworks.
• Experience in scaling products in high-growth, dynamic environments.
• Preference for Amazon and other FAANG companies.