At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI-first product development and rapidly iterate MVPs with innovative tools.
- Company: Exciting startup focused on AI and data-driven consumer solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and direct access to founders.
- Other info: Dynamic startup environment with high ownership and accountability.
- Why this job: Be the first product hire and shape the future of AI products.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years in product management and experience with AI tools.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
About the Role
First product hire to lead AI-first product development for an AI and data-driven consumer platform, turning ideas into shipped MVPs quickly. Hands-on role working with founders and engineering to run rapid experimentation using AI tools and vibe coding workflows.
Job Description Role
You will be the first product hire at an AI and data-driven consumer platform, working directly with the founding team to build and iterate MVPs quickly. This is a technical, outcome-focused product role that combines hands-on experimentation with product ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and iterate MVPs fast using AI-first, hands-on product approaches
- Work closely with engineering to shape solutions rather than only writing requirements
- Use AI tools and “vibe coding” style workflows to accelerate experimentation
- Lead product activities including research, testing, validation and customer groups
- Contribute to design decisions and early UX
- Help define foundational product areas such as matching, scoring and recommendations
Requirements
- 2–5 years’ experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner
- Startup or small scale-up background (ideally sub-£10m revenue)
- Demonstrable track record of shipping real product and owning outcomes
- Comfortable with ambiguity and moving fast with limited data
- Actively using AI tools in day-to-day work
- Interest in fitness or wellbeing (desirable)
Compensation & Location
- Location: Manchester (hybrid)
Why this role matters
- First product hire with direct access to founders and high ownership
- High-accountability, low-ego environment focused on shipping outcomes and fast experimentation
Skills
- Product Management—Outcome-focused delivery; Rapid prototyping; Experimentation; Product research; User testing and validation; Customer group facilitation; Cross-functional collaboration with engineering; UX contribution; Prioritization; Ambiguity tolerance; Ownership
Experience Level
- Mid
GBP 50,000 - 70,000/year
Employment Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid work (Manchester)
- First product hire — high ownership
- Direct access to founders
AI Product Manager – Startup employer: Debtt Group
Join a dynamic startup in Manchester as the first AI Product Manager, where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape product development from the ground up. With a high-accountability, low-ego culture, you'll work closely with founders and engineering teams to rapidly prototype and iterate on innovative AI-driven solutions, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid work. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also fosters an environment that prioritises personal growth and meaningful contributions to the fitness and wellbeing sector.
