Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking an experienced Leader, AI Product Management to drive the adoption and deployment of artificial intelligence tools across our organization. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of technology, education, and operations. You will serve as the primary champion for AI literacy and capability-building at SA, partnering with teams throughout the network to identify opportunities, launch AI-powered projects, and upskill staff to work confidently with emerging tools. We are building toward becoming the first AI-native K-12 enterprise in the country, transforming every workflow, from classroom content to legal contracts to college counseling, into an AI-first process. The person in this role will be at the center of that transformation.
What You'll Do:
AI Training & Enablement
- Design and deliver hands-on training programs to equip teams across SA with the AI skills and workflows they need to do their jobs better and faster.
- Develop practical guides, playbooks, and resources that demystify AI tools for a non-technical audience.
- Build a community of AI champions within SA's departments, fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous learning.
- Stay current on the latest AI developments and translate them into actionable opportunities for the organization.
AI Project Deployment
- Partner with department leaders to identify, scope, and prioritize AI integration opportunities across academic, operational, and administrative functions.
- Own end-to-end project management for AI deployments - from requirements gathering and vendor evaluation through implementation, testing, and rollout.
- Manage relationships with AI tool vendors and external partners, ensuring deliverables meet SA's quality and compliance standards.
- Define success metrics for each AI initiative and track outcomes, sharing learnings with senior leadership on a regular cadence.
- Collaborate with IT, data, legal, and compliance teams to ensure responsible, secure, and equitable AI adoption.
People Management
- Directly manage, coach, and elevate a high-performing team of 7 Product Managers, transforming a group of individual contributors into a cohesive, high-velocity product org.
- Establish rigorous professional development plans, holding the team to high standards of excellence while actively upskilling them in data-driven decision-making, strict prioritization, and user empathy.
- Define and enforce standardized product management frameworks across the team to ensure consistency and quality.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in project management, technology implementation, AI engineering, or a related field.
- 3-4 years of direct people management experience.
- Demonstrated fluency with modern AI tools and platforms, with hands-on experience using Claude (Anthropic) and OpenAI products in a professional setting.
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception through successful delivery.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills - able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and inspire confidence in AI adoption.
- Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where priorities evolve, and creative problem-solving is essential.
- Must be based in New York City and available to work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and comfort building or overseeing agent workflows.
- Experience with rapid app development platforms such as Lovable, Replit, or similar AI-assisted build tools.
- Knowledge of AI governance, data privacy considerations, and responsible AI principles.