Senior Product Manager, Xero
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud-based accounting software
Open for applications
Cloud-based accounting software
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Your strong analytical skills, deep understanding of AI, and ability to collaborate across teams will be instrumental in launching innovative, user-centric, and commercially successful products
- Proven experience as a Product Manager in a technology-driven field, with a strong focus on AI product development
- A deep understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies
- Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate effective product strategies to executive leadership
- Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field is preferred
- A track record of successfully managing products throughout their entire lifecycle
What the job involves
- As a passionate AI Product Manager you will drive the next stage of evolution of our products
- You will be a key member of our team, shape product strategy, guide development teams, and ensure our products align with strategic business objectives
- Product Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies tailored to AI technologies
- Innovation: Lead the ideation, development, and launch of innovative AI products that deliver exceptional value
- Discovery: Conduct discovery to gain a deep understanding of our customers, users, and their problems, and identify opportunities by synthesizing insights to shape our strategy and guide the product roadmap
- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify trends and competitive landscapes, positioning our products effectively
- Roadmap Management: Define clear outcome focused product roadmaps and schedules in collaboration with your team trio (design and technical) and business teams
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation to support alignment, development and communication
- Project Oversight: Oversee and manage the product development process, ensuring adherence to budget, scope, and timelines
- Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure product functionalities meet the highest quality standards
- Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and external partners to support product development
Salary benchmarks
Our take
For a long time, high-quality financial services have been reserved for large-scale businesses. Xero solves this problem by giving small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers access to best-in-class finance and accounting solutions.
Xero is one of the largest companies of its kind, with its promise to save time and effort for small business owners - who often don’t have in-house accounting teams - capturing interest and allowing the company to scale. It has a strong rival in Intuit QuickBooks, which offers similar services, but competes by being most effective for growing startups, and having an incredibly simple user experience.
A series of acquisitions and partnerships, including the purchase of Instafile in 2018, have consolidated Xero’s market share. The company continues to add new integrations, such as with Vehocheck Workshop Manager, and the 2023 launched Beautiful Business Fund that will help small businesses accelerate growth.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Top-spec MacBook or HP Z-book
- Employee Share Plan (own a part of Xero!)
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus an extra 3 days over the Christmas period!)
- 10 days Wellbeing Leave (for sickness, emergencies and taking a mental health break)
- Company Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 4.5%)
- A range of wellbeing initiatives
- Remote and Flexible Working
Company values
- Human - Xeros are authentic, inclusive and really care. We’re kind and assume the best intent. We’re inclusive, approachable and show empathy. We’re willing to be vulnerable, sharing our fears, failures and learnings.
- Ownership - Xeros deliver on commitments. We do what we say we’ll do. We own our mistakes and take positive action. We move fast to get the right things done.
- Challenge - Xeros are curious. We think and dream big. We welcome challenging conversations and do it with respect. We lead and embrace change, seeking new and better ways.
- Beautiful - Xeros create experiences people love, and that inspire and delight. We do high-quality work and go the extra mile.
- Team - Xeros are great team players. We champion Xero’s purpose and priorities. We work together to do what’s best for Xero and our customers. We appreciate and celebrate each other and our successes.
Company HQ
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
Articles
Leadership
Rod Drury
(Founder)Previously Consultant at EY, Founder of Glazier System. Was CEO of AfterMail and Director at TradeMe. Also founded Pacific Fibre and was Director at NZX.
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