Senior Associate Digital Product Manager – Conversational AI & Chatbot Automation (Remote/Hybrid)

About arenaflex

Welcome to arenaflex, where we're transforming the future of customer experience through cutting-edge artificial intelligence and innovative digital solutions. As a globally recognized leader in financial services and customer engagement, we're committed to creating meaningful connections with our customers through technology that anticipates needs, simplifies interactions, and delivers exceptional value.

At arenaflex, we believe that the future of customer service lies in intelligent, conversational experiences that feel natural, personalized, and effortlessly helpful. Our Talk Abilities group is at the forefront of this revolution, leveraging emerging AI technologies to fundamentally change how we understand, proactively engage, and deliver hyper-personalized experiences to our valued customers. We're not just building chatbots – we're crafting the next generation of conversational AI that will define how millions of people interact with financial services.

Join our dynamic Automation Innovation team and be part of something extraordinary. We're looking for a passionate Associate Product Director who will play a critical role in shaping the future of our conversational AI customer support platforms. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of product strategy, artificial intelligence, and customer experience – where your decisions will directly impact millions of users daily.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Associate Digital Product Manager to join our Automation Innovation team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the strategy, discovery, and execution of cutting-edge chat automation capabilities that will revolutionize how we serve our customers. You will collaborate closely with product teams, including Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and business partners to shape our conversational AI customer support products.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is excited about the intersection of technology and customer experience, has a passion for AI and automation, and wants to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, influence product strategy, and help build the future of customer service at arenaflex.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product Discovery: Drive continuous product discovery efforts and define product requirements that present opportunities to elevate the customer experience. You'll be responsible for gathering customer insights, analyzing conversational data, and translating findings into actionable product requirements.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage customer data, conversational analytics, industry knowledge, and technical understanding to analyze the performance of existing solutions and develop future capabilities. You'll use quantitative and qualitative data to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with engineers, data scientists, and product managers across different value streams to deliver products that balance short-term improvements with long-term investments. You'll serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Product Definition & Roadmap: Collaborate with the core product team to define customer stories, map product definitions, and build comprehensive acceptance criteria. You'll identify and elevate any need for additional research to define future feature designs.
• Testing & Optimization: Lead customer testing and post-launch sustainment analysis of automation solutions. Identify ways to improve the experience through iterative testing and optimization cycles.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze performance metrics that demonstrate the health of the product and design clear, data-informed product recommendations. You'll create dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate product performance to stakeholders at all levels.
• Product Backlog Management: Maintain and refine the product backlog, mapping customer stories to end-user needs while prioritizing for business value. You'll ensure that the team is always working on the most impactful features and improvements.
• Strategic Planning: Support the definition and creation of product strategy, roadmap, release plans, and overall customer experience. You'll contribute to strategic planning sessions and help shape the long-term vision for our conversational AI platforms.

Essential Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Technical Curiosity: Strong interest and aspiration to understand how things work, with the ability to use that knowledge to build connections and identify opportunities. You should have an entrepreneurial mindset and a bias toward action.
• Customer Focus: Passion for excellent products and services, with the ability to empathize with customers and articulate product functionality clearly. You should be able to put yourself in the customer's shoes and advocate for their needs.
• Self-Motivation: Proven self-starter with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously. You should be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by your ability to convey new and complex details with brevity and clarity. You should be comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Growth Mindset: Forward-looking "growth mindset" with a focus on technology trends and emerging industry best practices. You should be excited about learning new technologies and approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product management, preferably in AI, automation, or customer service technologies


• Understanding of conversational AI, chatbot development, or natural language processing


• Experience working in agile product development environments


• Familiarity with data analytics tools and methodologies


• Background in financial services or fintech industries


• Experience with A/B testing and experimental design

Core Competencies for Success

At arenaflex, we value team members who embody our core values and demonstrate these key competencies:

• Intellectually Curious: You ask why, you explore, and you won't hesitate to share your thoughts. You're comfortable with ambiguity, have a desire to learn, and actively seek new challenges. You're never satisfied with the status quo and always looking for better ways to solve problems.
• Effective Communicator: You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Whether you're presenting to executives, collaborating with engineers, or writing product documentation, you adapt your communication style to ensure understanding.
• Action-Oriented Doer: You're biased toward action; you try things and aren't afraid to fail. You can navigate around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You understand that perfect is the enemy of good and know when to move forward with imperfect information.
• Lifelong Learner: You have a desire to learn new things and new technologies while demonstrating humility when the time comes to ask for help. You stay current with industry trends and actively seek opportunities for professional development.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

At arenaflex, we're invested in your professional growth and development. As part of our team, you'll have access to:

• Comprehensive Training: Extensive career development and training opportunities, including formal programs, online learning resources, and mentorship from industry leaders.
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for career progression within the product organization and across the broader company. We promote from within and support internal mobility.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Exposure to the latest AI and machine learning technologies, with opportunities to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.
• Industry Leadership: Opportunities to contribute to industry thought leadership, attend conferences, and represent arenaflex in the broader tech community.

Work Environment & Culture

At arenaflex, we believe in flexibility and work-life integration. We support our colleagues with the help they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have arenaflex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to employees while ensuring we protect the important aspects of our unique in-person culture.

Depending on the role and business needs, employees will either work on-site, in a hybrid model (blend of in-office and virtual days), or fully remotely. We trust our team members to work in the way that best supports their productivity and well-being.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe that the best solutions come from teams with varied backgrounds and experiences. You'll join a team of passionate, talented individuals who are committed to transforming customer experience through technology.

Compensation & Benefits

We back our partners and their families with benefits and programs that support their comprehensive well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and emotional well-being through every stage of life.

• Competitive Base Salaries: We offer competitive compensation that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Performance Incentives: Additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
• Retirement Savings: 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan to help you build financial security for the future.
• Financial Wellness: Free financial coaching and financial well-being support to help you make informed decisions about your money.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits for you and your family.
• Parental Leave: 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy. We support families at every stage.
• Wellness Resources: Free access to global on-site health centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location), plus free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options through arenaflex Flex.

Equal Opportunity Employer

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about technology, customer experience, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to join a team that's shaping the future of conversational AI and customer service. At arenaflex, you'll work on challenging problems, learn from talented colleagues, and make a difference for millions of customers worldwide.

Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career with arenaflex. We're looking forward to seeing what you'll accomplish!