Principal Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Location: Remote (Preferred locations Minneapolis, MN or Milwaukee, WI)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about building AI-powered products that transform how businesses operate? Trissential is partnering with an innovative client to bring on a Principal AI Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of product strategy, artificial intelligence, technical innovation, and business transformation. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact AI initiatives, shape product vision, influence executive stakeholders, and drive scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.

What's in It for You?

• Lead strategic AI initiatives that influence enterprise-wide transformation and innovation
• Own product direction from concept through execution and adoption
• Collaborate with senior executives, architects, engineers, UX teams, and business leaders
• Work hands-on with Generative AI, automation platforms, intelligent workflows, and emerging technologies
• Shape product strategies that solve complex business challenges and create measurable outcomes
• Operate in a highly visible leadership role with significant influence on organizational strategy
• Enjoy a flexible, fully remote work environment that supports innovation and continuous learning

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for AI-powered solutions and digital transformation initiatives
• Partner with executive stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities where AI can deliver meaningful business impact
• Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and advisory engagements to uncover business challenges, opportunities, and product requirements
• Drive complex process transformation efforts while ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical capabilities
• Evaluate AI technologies, platforms, and solution architectures to recommend scalable, value-driven approaches
• Shape solution designs, prototypes, pilots, and proof-of-concepts in partnership with engineering and architecture teams
• Translate strategic business goals into product requirements, priorities, and delivery plans
• Lead prioritization of AI product investments using business value, technical feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness considerations
• Guide cross-functional teams through product delivery, implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
• Establish success metrics, KPIs, and measurement frameworks to validate outcomes and ROI
• Provide executive-level communication, thought leadership, and strategic recommendations regarding AI opportunities and investments
• Mentor stakeholders and contribute to the development of AI product management best practices across the organization

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, consulting, digital transformation, or related leadership roles
• Proven experience owning and driving product strategy, product roadmaps, and business outcomes for complex technology initiatives
• Deep understanding of AI technologies including Generative AI, LLMs, intelligent automation, document intelligence, conversational AI, and workflow orchestration
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, and data teams
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale process transformation and technology modernization initiatives
• Experience shaping business cases, product investment strategies, and executive-level recommendations
• Ability to evaluate tradeoffs across business value, customer impact, technical complexity, and organizational readiness
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, presentation, and executive communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while providing Principal-level leadership and strategic guidance
• Excellent documentation, product storytelling, and roadmap communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience serving as a Principal Product Manager, Product Director, AI Product Lead, or similar senior leadership role
• Experience designing or launching AI-enabled products from concept through production deployment
• Familiarity with AI solution architecture, machine learning lifecycle concepts, and modern cloud platforms
• Experience working within highly regulated or complex enterprise environments
• Expertise with Agile product management frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or Lean Product methodologies
• Exposure to multi-agent AI systems, advanced automation platforms, and intelligent orchestration frameworks
• Consulting or strategic advisory experience supporting executive leadership teams

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) is preferred
• Product Management, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, AI, or Cloud certifications are highly desirable

What We Offer

At Trissential, we connect top talent with meaningful opportunities that drive innovation and growth. By joining our client's team, you'll play a leadership role in defining and delivering the next generation of AI-powered solutions.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $120,000–$150,000 annually or $65–$80 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

Important: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to be part of something exciting?

If you're ready to lead AI product strategy, shape transformative solutions, influence executive decision-making, and drive meaningful business outcomes, apply today and take the next step in your career as a Principal AI Product Manager with Trissential.