Technical Product Manager (AI Innovation)

About Addition
Addition is R/GA's applied intelligence studio. We work with many of the world's leading brands to solve problems at the intersection of frontier AI and human-centered design. We collaborate with our clients to implement AI systems that create value by improving communications, customer experiences, and internal workflows.

About R/GA
R/GA is a globally renowned design and innovation network that has been reinventing industry standards for over four decades. From our early days pioneering computer-assisted film production to creating defining digital platforms of the connected age—like the original Nike+ ecosystem and the launch of Beats by Dre—R/GA consistently helps brands adapt and thrive in the face of disruptive technology.

About the Role

Addition is looking for a Technical Product Manager (Senior Producer) to lead the delivery of enterprise-grade AI platforms, bespoke internal tools, and high-impact digital products.

This is a unique hybrid role designed for someone who has lived in the product lifecycle—from rapid prototyping and MVP development to full-scale launch—but also understands the fast-paced nature of an innovation agency. You will sit at the intersection of technical product management, creative storytelling, and agency operations.

The ideal candidate isn't just a project manager; you are a creative product thinker who can partner with AI engineers to automate manual workflows and integrate LLMs into core business infrastructure. You are equally comfortable defining data strategies and product roadmaps as you are managing agency-side "rigors" like scoping, writing SOWs, and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Delivery & Ownership: Own the end-to-end delivery of AI-powered platforms and tools. Partner with engineering to translate complex enterprise requirements into intuitive, high-utility user experiences.
• Agency Operations: Lead the commercial health of your projects. You will be responsible for drafting detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), defining project scopes, building staff plans, and managing budgets.
• AI Integration Strategy: Identify and implement AI-driven workflows (e.g., automated documentation, generative content tools, or data-matching engines) that reduce operational overhead for global brands.
• Technical Translation: Act as the primary bridge between data scientists, AI engineers, and creative leads to ensure technical feasibility matches the creative vision.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Manage senior client relationships (CPO, CTO, Innovation Leads), providing strategic updates on technical roadmaps, backlogs, and product milestones.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Work with the R/GA and Addition leadership teams to manage talent allocations, ensuring the right technical and creative resources are assigned to the right sprints.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Producer, or Digital Producer within a digital agency, design studio, or innovation consultancy.
• Product Lifecycle Mastery: Proven track record of owning the product lifecycle, including UX testing, rapid prototyping, and managing web/mobile release cycles.
• AI/ML Experience: Direct experience delivering products that utilize AI/ML to solve business problems (e.g., reducing manual processing time, improving data accuracy, or scaling asset creation).
• The "Agency Toolkit": Deeply familiar with agency-style project management—you know how to build a staff plan, track profitability, and navigate the nuances of client services.
• Technical Fluency: Ability to speak the language of engineers. You should be comfortable discussing API integrations, data strategy, and LLM orchestration.
• Tools of the Trade: Expertise in Jira, Figma, Notion, and Google Workspace. Experience with data-logging or event-tracking tools (e.g., Segment) is a plus.

Bonus Points for:

• Background in Product Strategy or Management Consulting.
• Experience in B2B, Fintech, or Enterprise SaaS—helping legacy organizations modernize through digital transformation.
• Active experimentation with emerging AI tools (Runway, Midjourney, custom GPTs, etc.).

Why Join Addition?

• Innovate at Scale: Work at the forefront of applied AI, building real products for the world’s most recognizable brands.
• High Autonomy: Lead cross-functional teams in a flat, fast-moving studio environment.
• Direct Impact: Your work will directly define the "AI transformation" playbook for Addition and R/GA.

*This role is based in NYC. Candidates must be located in NYC or willing to relocate before their start date. This position offers a hybrid work model, but regular in-person collaboration is expected.

The hiring range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s applicable skills, pertinent experience, and qualifications.