Product Manager

Job Title:          Product Manager, Data Science & AI

Reports to:       Head of Data Science & AI

Location:          Boston

Bain Capital Overview

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private investment firms with approximately $185 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, venture capital and real estate. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact.

Position Overview

Bain Capital is seeking an innovative and strategic Product Manager to join our Data Science & AI team. This role is designed for a visionary leader who possesses a blend of business acumen and technical expertise in data science and AI technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with our high-caliber engineering team to develop and manage proprietary tools aimed at enhancing the capabilities of our deal teams, making them more efficient investors and operators. Bain Capital’s Data Science & AI team will be ideal for a candidate with an excitement for autonomy, an ownership mindset, and a passion for collaborating in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, development, and strategy of products, focusing on leveraging Generative AI and other market-leading methods in data science, machine learning, analytics and AI.

• Work closely with deal teams, and technical teams, to identify user needs, define product vision, and implement solutions iteratively that drive value creation, operational efficiencies and user delight.

• Manage the product lifecycle from conception through launch, including market research, roadmap development, team ceremony facilitation, user testing, and stakeholder engagement.

• Ensure products align with industry trends and the strategic goals of Bain Capital, prioritizing features and functionalities that support data-driven decision-making.

• Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging experimentation and the exploration of new technologies and methodologies.

• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in a dynamic product management role, preferably with experience in developing AI or data science related products.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Product Design, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of Generative AI technologies and their application in a business context.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading product development projects.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving product vision and delivering results.

• Prior experience in financial services, consulting, or private equity is highly desirable.

Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.