AI Product Manager
Next League is seeking an AI Product Manager to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of applied AI solutions across a portfolio of sports, entertainment, and league clients. We are looking for someone on the east coast.
This role bridges AI platforms and agent capabilities with real business needs β turning ambiguity into shipped pilots, scalable workflows, and measurable outcomes. You will work directly with client stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities, lead structured discovery, launch pilots, and oversee custom AI product development. This is a product and client leadership role focused on applied AI, workflow transformation, and business impact. Clients include professional teams, leagues, major sports properties, and national governing bodies.
Projects may span:
Performance marketing optimization and content generation
Fan-facing experiences (e.g., conversational interfaces, rules engines, personalization)
Revenue acceleration and CRM automation
Executive insight dashboards and workflow copilots
Enterprise AI enablement and governance foundations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:
AI Strategy & Opportunity Identification
Partner with client executives to define AI vision, roadmap, and measurable business outcomes
Identify and prioritize opportunities where AI can improve revenue, marketing performance, fan engagement, operations, or decision-making
Translate ambiguous business challenges into structured AI initiatives with clear success metrics
Client Delivery & Pilot Execution
Lead discovery workshops and workflow mapping sessions
Build and prioritize AI use-case backlogs
Design and launch rapid pilots (typically 2β6 weeks) with clear evaluation criteria
Develop executive-ready demos and business cases
Package repeatable assets including prompt libraries, evaluation rubrics, templates, and rollout frameworks
Custom AI Product Development
Own product requirements for AI-driven solutions such as:
Copilots and internal assistants
AI agents and automation workflows
Insight dashboards and reporting tools
Fan-facing conversational and rules-based systems
Integrated CRM and marketing workflows
Write PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans
Partner with engineering and technical teams to ensure scalable, secure implementation
Drive adoption and iteration based on business performance (revenue impact, time savings, engagement lift, workflow efficiency)
Stakeholder Leadership & Adoption
Operate as a trusted consultative partner across multiple client accounts
Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
Lead change management, enablement, and responsible AI rollout practices
Establish lightweight governance standards around tool usage, privacy, and human-in-the-loop safeguards
Qualification Requirements - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
5+ years of experience in product management, consulting, digital strategy, analytics, or AI solution delivery
Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to solve real business challenges
Proven ability to lead client-facing discovery, pilot delivery, and cross-functional execution
Strong product instincts β able to move from idea β scoped initiative β shipped outcome
Experience writing product requirements and managing backlogs
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
Strong consultative presence and stakeholder management ability
Knowledge of responsible AI practices, governance considerations, and enterprise data handling
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience with leading AI platforms such as:
ChatGPT / OpenAI APIs
Claude
Microsoft Copilot (M365 / Copilot Studio)
Google Gemini / Vertex AI
AWS Bedrock
Azure AI Foundry
Familiarity with AI agents, copilots, RAG systems, and workflow automation
Experience with automation tools such as n8n or Zapier
Experience integrating AI into enterprise environments including:
Slack / Microsoft Teams
Gmail / Calendar
CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365)
Marketing or ticketing platforms
Comfort with core system concepts: APIs, permissions, retrieval/search, event tracking
Experience in sports, entertainment, leagues, media, or performance marketing environments
Who Will Thrive in This Role
Product leaders who enjoy working directly with clients
Strategic thinkers who can balance innovation with practical execution
Professionals excited about shaping AIβs impact across sports and fan engagement
Next League is the leading digital growth consultant and technology solutions partner helping lead the sports industry to know whatβs next. Founded by a team of technology veterans with decades of success in sports, Next League is redefining the digital agency and technology services model to unlock new business growth, digital innovation and technology solutions with a commitment to lasting social impact. The people-first, culture-driven approach puts a focus on building inclusive, curious and collaborative relationships that deliver next level digital experiences.
Salary will be commensurate with a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. We strive to provide the best working environment for our team members by offering the following benefits:
Retirement Plan Programs (with a company match!)
Unlimited Vacation & Sick Time
Excellent Health Benefits Packages
Flexible Working Opportunities (we are a 100% remote business)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are the care of our culture at Next League. Providing a safe and inclusive space for all team members to ensure their voice is heard is critical to our success. Next League provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Pay Range$120,000—$150,000 USD
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This role bridges AI platforms and agent capabilities with real business needs β turning ambiguity into shipped pilots, scalable workflows, and measurable outcomes. You will work directly with client stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities, lead structured discovery, launch pilots, and oversee custom AI product development. This is a product and client leadership role focused on applied AI, workflow transformation, and business impact. Clients include professional teams, leagues, major sports properties, and national governing bodies.
Projects may span:
Performance marketing optimization and content generation
Fan-facing experiences (e.g., conversational interfaces, rules engines, personalization)
Revenue acceleration and CRM automation
Executive insight dashboards and workflow copilots
Enterprise AI enablement and governance foundations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:
AI Strategy & Opportunity Identification
Partner with client executives to define AI vision, roadmap, and measurable business outcomes
Identify and prioritize opportunities where AI can improve revenue, marketing performance, fan engagement, operations, or decision-making
Translate ambiguous business challenges into structured AI initiatives with clear success metrics
Client Delivery & Pilot Execution
Lead discovery workshops and workflow mapping sessions
Build and prioritize AI use-case backlogs
Design and launch rapid pilots (typically 2β6 weeks) with clear evaluation criteria
Develop executive-ready demos and business cases
Package repeatable assets including prompt libraries, evaluation rubrics, templates, and rollout frameworks
Custom AI Product Development
Own product requirements for AI-driven solutions such as:
Copilots and internal assistants
AI agents and automation workflows
Insight dashboards and reporting tools
Fan-facing conversational and rules-based systems
Integrated CRM and marketing workflows
Write PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans
Partner with engineering and technical teams to ensure scalable, secure implementation
Drive adoption and iteration based on business performance (revenue impact, time savings, engagement lift, workflow efficiency)
Stakeholder Leadership & Adoption
Operate as a trusted consultative partner across multiple client accounts
Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and credibility
Lead change management, enablement, and responsible AI rollout practices
Establish lightweight governance standards around tool usage, privacy, and human-in-the-loop safeguards
Qualification Requirements - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
5+ years of experience in product management, consulting, digital strategy, analytics, or AI solution delivery
Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to solve real business challenges
Proven ability to lead client-facing discovery, pilot delivery, and cross-functional execution
Strong product instincts β able to move from idea β scoped initiative β shipped outcome
Experience writing product requirements and managing backlogs
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
Strong consultative presence and stakeholder management ability
Knowledge of responsible AI practices, governance considerations, and enterprise data handling
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience with leading AI platforms such as:
ChatGPT / OpenAI APIs
Claude
Microsoft Copilot (M365 / Copilot Studio)
Google Gemini / Vertex AI
AWS Bedrock
Azure AI Foundry
Familiarity with AI agents, copilots, RAG systems, and workflow automation
Experience with automation tools such as n8n or Zapier
Experience integrating AI into enterprise environments including:
Slack / Microsoft Teams
Gmail / Calendar
CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365)
Marketing or ticketing platforms
Comfort with core system concepts: APIs, permissions, retrieval/search, event tracking
Experience in sports, entertainment, leagues, media, or performance marketing environments
Who Will Thrive in This Role
Product leaders who enjoy working directly with clients
Strategic thinkers who can balance innovation with practical execution
Professionals excited about shaping AIβs impact across sports and fan engagement
Next League is the leading digital growth consultant and technology solutions partner helping lead the sports industry to know whatβs next. Founded by a team of technology veterans with decades of success in sports, Next League is redefining the digital agency and technology services model to unlock new business growth, digital innovation and technology solutions with a commitment to lasting social impact. The people-first, culture-driven approach puts a focus on building inclusive, curious and collaborative relationships that deliver next level digital experiences.
Salary will be commensurate with a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. We strive to provide the best working environment for our team members by offering the following benefits:
Retirement Plan Programs (with a company match!)
Unlimited Vacation & Sick Time
Excellent Health Benefits Packages
Flexible Working Opportunities (we are a 100% remote business)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are the care of our culture at Next League. Providing a safe and inclusive space for all team members to ensure their voice is heard is critical to our success. Next League provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Pay Range$120,000—$150,000 USD
Apply Now