Head of Product, Alexa Japan , Alexa International
Job Description
We're seeking a dynamic Head of Product Management for Alexa Japan to navigate in the rapidly evolving AI landscape in a fast-paced, international, and often ambiguous environment. Be at the forefront of the consumer-grade AI product revolution!
This role is crucial in shaping Alexa's future in Japan, focusing on defining product requirements and maintaining a high quality bar as we integrate advanced AI capabilities. You'll work closely with global technical teams, influencing the path integrate cutting-edge AI technologies. The ideal candidate excels at cross-functional collaboration, able to synthesize insights from researchers, engineers, and local experts to craft a compelling product vision. You'll need to be adept at prioritizing features, managing trade-offs, and articulating clear product requirements that balance technological possibilities with user needs and business goals. In this ambiguous and fast-moving field, you'll need to make data-driven decisions quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and communicate effectively across cultural and organizational boundaries. Your success will hinge on your ability to influence diverse stakeholders, from local teams to international executives, ensuring Alexa's AI-driven features are both innovative and relevant to Japanese users. This role demands a combination of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and cultural sensitivity, as you work to position Alexa at the forefront of AI assistant technology in Japan while navigating the complexities of a global organization.
Key job responsibilities
• Own the Product Vision and Strategy for the Alexa experience for Japanese customers
• Exhibit excellent judgement on how to prioritize between new feature development, ongoing customer experience improvements and operational excellence.
• Work with Alexa and AI technical leaders to prioritise and plan roadmaps and launch timelines
• Influence and support Go / No Go product and feature launch decisions working collaboratively with PR, Legal, Marketing and Devices retail teams
• Lead a team of best-in-class product and program managers and create an environment which enables professional growth and motivates colleagues.
• Be an Alexa spokesperson and support new product and notable new feature launch and press events.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
- 2+ years of team management experience
- Experience defining market and product requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- English Business Level, Japanese at Conversational level
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with end to end product delivery
- Experience engaging and influencing senior executives
- Solid understanding of AI / ML basic techniques, fields of application and trade-offs