Technical Product Manager QVAC (100% remote Worldwide) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Join Tether and shape the future of digital finance. At Tether, we're not just building products; we're pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

• Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world's most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
• Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
• Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
• Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
• Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you're passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry. If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you. Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

The goal of a Technical Product Manager is to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business objectives, focusing on the technical aspects of product development. They work closely with engineering teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize features based on market research and customer needs, and ensure the successful delivery of technical products and services. In doing so, they manage the product vision, identify and mitigate potential risks, and maintain alignment with overall business requirements.

The challenge:

In this role, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Local AI applications designed to empower users with on-device, privacy-preserving AI capabilities. These applications will integrate seamlessly with Tether's P2P ecosystem, enabling decentralized, efficient, and secure AI experiences across devices.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager/Technical Product Manager with a strong bias for action and measurable outcomes, who combines deep expertise in AI technologies, edge computing, and user-centric design with the drive to innovate in the emerging space of local and distributed AI.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced product leader:

• With a strong product-led growth mindset who wants to take their career to the next level, moving from partial ownership to controlling the building, scaling, and success of new QVAC Local AI apps.
• With experience in AI apps that goes beyond consumer level, into the core of how on-device AI systems function, including privacy and performance considerations.
• Who understands the intricacies of software and hardware to the extent that they can actively engage with highly-technical stakeholders.
• A team leader who has had close contact with operations and feels capable of setting up, organizing, and scaling teams from scratch across all facets of app development.
• A high-agency individual who can actively set internal and external goals, team culture, and liaise effectively and directly with executive management and other departments to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Define and champion a long-term vision for Local AI apps, aligning with company objectives, user privacy ethos, and industry trends in on-device AI to maintain a competitive edge.
• Ownership and Leadership: Develop and manage comprehensive product roadmaps, prioritizing features and enhancements, partnering with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams for successful launches.
• User-Centric Focus: Engage with users, developers, and researchers to identify market opportunities, maximize value, and deliver seamless, intuitive experiences in local AI environments.
• Feature Expertise: Lead the ideation, prioritization, and definition of features for Local AI apps, ensuring they leverage on-device processing for efficiency, security, and personalization.
• Design and Wireframing: Create comprehensive, interactive prototypes/mockups to communicate design concepts, enabling designers to refine and implement polished UX/UI.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build relationships with executives, engineers, partners, and industry influencers to foster strategic alliances, gather feedback, and advocate for the apps.
• Go-To-Market: Autonomy to build and own launch plans, collaborating with expansion and marketing teams to operationalize strategies that position the Local AI apps as valuable solutions in P2P and fintech ecosystems.
• Performance Tracking: Define and monitor KPIs related to app engagement, user satisfaction, privacy compliance, and performance efficiency to ensure optimized product success.

Requirements

• 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years managing AI-powered applications, including past work on AI-based apps, preferably Local AI.
• Drive fast, agile, and flexible solutions to deliver business outcomes with precision and adaptability.
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML concepts, such as on-device inference, model optimization, edge computing, and privacy-preserving techniques, without requiring hands-on coding.
• Expertise in feature design, prioritization, and roadmap development for AI products, with a proven track record of delivering user-focused features.
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder communication, including presenting complex ideas clearly, negotiating priorities, and building consensus in dynamic environments.
• Ability to develop comprehensive, interactive mockups using tools like Cursor or Claude Code, without necessarily knowing how to code, to bridge concepts between stakeholders and design teams.
• Familiarity with agile/Scrum methodologies, product analytics tools, and user research techniques.
• Proven track record of successful product launches in AI or tech spaces.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, prioritization, and team-building skills.
• Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Skilled in defining, tracking, and reporting on product KPIs to measure success.