[Hiring] Principal Product Manager @IDC Research Inc.

Role Description

IDC is building the next generation of intelligent, AI-powered platforms that transform how technology decisions get made. We are looking for a remote Principal Product Manager – Technical (PM-T) to lead the product strategy, architecture, and execution for a core pillar of this new platform.

• Own the product vision, long-term strategy, and roadmap for a foundational capability within IDC’s next-gen discovery platform.
• Define the data models, technical architecture, and platform interfaces that power intelligent, context-aware product experiences.
• Partner with engineering to design and deliver scalable APIs, system components, and observability layers that enable extensibility and reuse.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate capabilities such as semantic search, LLM-powered assistants, personalization, and classification systems.
• Write PRFAQs and technical narratives that align senior leadership, drive clarity across functions, and accelerate high-judgment decisions.
• Engage directly with CIOs, analysts, and vendor partners to validate pain points and iterate toward product-market fit.
• Define success metrics, build telemetry strategies, and use experimentation to drive continuous learning and iteration.
• Serve as the single-threaded owner for your domain, mentoring others and raising the quality bar across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience, with 4+ years in a technical or platform product role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Proven track record of shipping 0→2 products or scaling platform capabilities in ambiguous, high-accountability environments.
• Deep technical fluency—you can meaningfully shape architecture, API design, and system trade-offs with engineering teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence VP- and SVP-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that span engineering, data science, design, and research.
• Strong business and customer orientation; experience driving adoption, engagement, and measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience building or scaling AI/ML-powered products, especially involving search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or entity extraction.
• End-to-end digital fulfillment experience and digital product-like growth systems experience, a plus.
• Familiarity with knowledge graph design, semantic modeling, or enterprise data platforms.
• Background working with structured research, metadata systems, or content syndication at scale.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS, developer platforms, or B2B intelligence solutions.
• Ability to operate autonomously, manage ambiguity, and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions)
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid parental leave

Compensation Transparency

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $128,000 – $250,000, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.