Director of Product, North
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for AI and digital product leaders is on the rise, with a 25% increase in job postings in the past year. As a Director of Product at Cohere, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing enterprise AI. With North, Cohere's agentic AI platform, you'll own the product vision and strategy, driving business outcomes for some of the world's largest enterprises. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in AI-first product management, enterprise SaaS, and leadership skills. Before applying, consider what makes you stand out in this competitive market, and be ready to share your vision for the future of AI in the enterprise space.
Job Description
About the Role
The Director of Product for North is a senior leadership role that entails owning the product vision, strategy, and execution for Cohere's agentic AI platform. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for setting the direction for the platform, building and leading a team of product managers, and driving business outcomes for some of the world's largest enterprises. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, research, sales, and customers to ensure the successful deployment of North.The North platform is designed to securely deploy AI agents and automations within organizations' infrastructure, empowering employees to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock actionable insights while ensuring data privacy and compliance. As the Director of Product, you will be responsible for driving the adoption, retention, and expansion of North, working closely with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop solutions to meet those needs.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft. As a leader in the company, you will be expected to embody the company's values and contribute to the growth and development of the team.
What You Will Do
- Own the product vision, strategy, and execution for North, Cohere's agentic AI platform
- Set the 6-18 month strategy and bets that build durable advantage
- Build and lead a high-performing product management team across North's surfaces
- Hold a world-class bar on quality, security, and time-to-value for an enterprise platform deployed inside customer infrastructure
- Own North's strategy and roadmap, making clear tradeoffs across agent capabilities, enterprise readiness, surfaces, and growth
- Own the metric tree and the experimentation programs that move activation, retention, and expansion
- Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, design, research, sales, customers, and partners
- Engage enterprise customers directly to discover direction with qualitative and quantitative evidence
- Partner with research and engineering to turn model capabilities into differentiated product
- Build, coach, and lead the North product team and its operating cadence, in partnership with Engineering and Design
- Lead the North technical documentation product and team
What We Are Looking For
- 10+ years of product management experience, including 5+ years managing other product managers
- Track record of owning a product or platform end-to-end with measurable impact on adoption, retention, and revenue, ideally in enterprise SaaS
- Product strategy chops: a clear point of view, and the ability to bring an organization along
- Proven experience of high craft high product sense
- Experience working directly with high-stakes customers and ecosystem partners
- Analytical by default: define metrics, instrument the product, run and interpret experiments
- Experience with AI-first product management
- Experience with at least a few domains of: Agentic AI, LLMs, Automation, Productivity, Enterprise security, and compliance
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a remote-friendly environment
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
- Certification in product management or a related field
- Experience with cloud-based technologies and infrastructure
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Generous PTO and vacation policy
- Remote work stipend and flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities and conference sponsorships
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Collaboration with a talented team of researchers, engineers, and designers
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of AI-first product management and its applications in enterprise SaaS.
- Showcase your experience working with high-stakes customers and ecosystem partners, highlighting your ability to drive business outcomes.
- Be prepared to discuss your product strategy chops, including your ability to set a clear point of view and bring an organization along.
- Make sure your resume and online profiles are up-to-date and highlight your relevant experience and skills.
- Research the company and the North platform, and be prepared to discuss your vision for the future of AI in the enterprise space.
- Practice your storytelling skills, and be prepared to share examples of your experience and successes in a clear and concise manner.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, and be prepared to discuss your thoughts on the future of AI and its potential applications.
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