Software Product Manager - AI Wearables
Software Engineering, Product, Data Science
Chicago, IL, USA
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Description and Requirements
Software Product Manager (SPM) – AI Wearables (AIW) Team
Motorola Mobility | Mobile Business Group (MBG)
Role Summary
At Motorola, we build world-class mobile and wearable experiences on a foundation of Android, focusing on delivering meaningful, customer-centric innovations.
As a Software Product Manager (SPM) on the AIW team, you will define, drive, and deliver software products that leverage on-device AI and wearable innovation. You will own the end-to-end product lifecycle, partnering closely with engineering, design, data science, and business stakeholders to transform AI-driven concepts into impactful customer experiences across Motorola devices.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered wearable and mobile experiences
- Translate emerging AI capabilities (e.g., on-device AI, contextual intelligence) into differentiated user value
- Identify market opportunities and drive competitive positioning aligned to Motorola’s software philosophy
Execution & Delivery
- Own end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch optimization
- Partner with engineering teams to translate requirements into deliverable features and releases
- Define product requirements, user stories, success metrics, and delivery timelines
- Drive prioritization decisions balancing user impact, technical feasibility, and business goals
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with:
- Software engineering (Android, AI frameworks)
- UX/design
- Data science/AI teams
- Marketing and business stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making across global teams
- Ensure strong inter-group coordination and execution discipline
AI & Innovation Focus
- Drive adoption of on-device AI technologies to enable real-time, efficient user experiences
- Partner with engineering to integrate AI models, frameworks, and features into Motorola devices
- Identify opportunities to differentiate through AI in wearables, smartphones, and emerging form factors
Customer & Market Insights
- Gather and synthesize customer insights, usage data, and feedback
- Conduct competitive analysis and benchmark Motorola experiences against industry leaders
- Continuously improve product performance and user satisfaction
Performance & Optimization
- Define and track KPIs (adoption, engagement, retention, feature success)
- Drive iterative improvements post-launch through data and experimentation
- Ensure continuous improvement of software experiences and timely updates
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience
- Experience in software product management, preferably in mobile, wearables, or AI-driven products
- Strong understanding of Android platform and software development lifecycle
- Experience working with engineering teams on technical product delivery
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technical product requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI/ML products or on-device AI technologies
- Background in consumer electronics, mobile, or wearable ecosystems
- Experience launching global products across multiple markets
- Strong analytical background with data-driven decision-making
- Familiarity with AI model lifecycle concepts (training, deployment, optimization)
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and product vision
- Strong ownership and accountability for outcomes
- Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence
- Customer-first mindset
- Innovation and problem-solving orientation
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments
Impact of the Role
- Drive next-generation AI experiences across Motorola’s mobile and wearable ecosystem
- Shape how AI enhances everyday user interactions
- Contribute to Motorola’s leadership in AI-powered consumer devices