Product Manager Manager

Lightning AI is the company reimagining the way AI is built. After creating and releasing PyTorch Lightning in 2019, Lightning AI was launched to reshape the development of artificial intelligence products for commercial and academic use.

We are on a mission to simplify AI development, making it accessible to everyone—from solo researchers to large enterprises. By removing the complexity of building and deploying AI tools, we empower innovators to focus on solving real-world problems. Our platform is built to scale with the latest AI advancements while staying intuitive and adaptable, so you can bring your ideas to life.

We have offices in New York City, Palo Alto, and London and are backed by investors such as Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.

• Move Fast: We act with speed and precision, breaking down big challenges into achievable steps.

• Focus: We complete one goal at a time with care, collaborating as a team to deliver features with precision.

• Balance: Sustained performance comes from rest and recovery. We ensure a healthy work-life balance to keep you at your best.

• Craftsmanship: Innovation through excellence. Every detail matters, and we take pride in mastering our craft.

• Minimal: Simplicity drives our innovation. We eliminate complexity through discipline and focus on what truly matters.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a product marketing manager to define and execute go-to-market strategies for Lightning AI’s innovative platform. This is an opportunity to shape how we communicate the value of our platform and transform the machine-learning ecosystem.

You will be joining the Product Team and report to our Chief Operations Officer, Priya Shivakumar. This is a hybrid role based in either our New York City or Palo Alto office with in-office requirements of 2 days per week. The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000. 

What You’ll Do

• Craft clear, compelling, and differentiated messaging for Lightning AI products, tailored to specific target audiences and market segments.
• Define and execute product launches, ensuring alignment across engineering, sales, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and customer interviews to inform product development, positioning, and sales enablement strategies.
• Create sales tools, training, and collateral that empower the sales team to effectively communicate product benefits and value propositions.
• Collaborate with content and design teams to produce high-quality materials, including case studies, whitepapers, blog posts, and presentations
• Build relationships with key customers to develop testimonials, case studies, and success stories that highlight the impact of Lightning AI.
• Track the performance of product marketing initiatives, using data to refine strategies and maximize impact.

What You’ll Need

• 7-10+ years of product marketing experience, preferably in a b2b technical SaaS product. Experience in AI/ML products is a strong plus.
• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can adapt to rapidly changing priorities in a growing startup.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to craft messaging and positioning that resonates with target audiences.
• Proven track record in working cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and sales team
• Proficiency in conducting and leveraging market research and data analysis to inform product marketing strategies.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive base salaries and stock options with a 25% one year cliff and monthly vesting thereafter. For our international employees, we work with Velocity Global to pay you in your local currency and provide equitable benefits across the globe.

In the US, we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life and AD&D insurance 
• Flexible paid time off plus 1 week of winter closure
• Generous paid family leave benefits
• $500 monthly meal reimbursement, including groceries & food delivery services
• $1,000 home office stipend
• $1,000 annual learning & development stipend 
• 100% Citibike membership (NYC only)
• $45/month gym membership 
• Additional various medical and mental health services

At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.