About this role
AI Technical Product Manager – Startup Scaling and Growth
We are hiring at Aspire Software for an AI Technical Product Manager – Startup Scaling and Growth to join our growing team in Canada as we enter our next exciting growth stage!
We seek a highly driven and entrepreneurial AI Technical Product Manager to scale and grow an AI startup from its seeding phase into a high-impact business. This role is not about checking boxes for years of experience – it’s about energy, ambition, and the ability to execute. We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, is passionate about AI innovation, and has the vision to turn ideas into scalable businesses.
Each AI Business Unit operates as an agile start-up pod within Aspire Software, blending entrepreneurship with the support to succeed. In this role, you will identify AI opportunities, deliver innovative solutions for Aspire Software's customers, and oversee the operations and strategy of an AI Business Unit focused on one of Aspire Software’s vertical markets. You will take a hands-on approach – building a proof of concept, executing against a playbook, engaging with customers, and scaling the business by recruiting and mentoring a high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to drive AI innovation and transform ideas into a scalable business.
Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.
Our motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'
The successful candidate will be based anywhere in Canada, working in a remote model!
What your day will look like:
Business Leadership
Develop and execute the unit's overall strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and driving growth of AI offerings within the verticalExecute against a provided playbook, building an initial proof-of-concept and scaling the team and operations once validatedOperational Excellence
Build and optimize workflows for customer onboarding, support, and internal processes to ensure scalability and efficiencyEstablish metrics and KPIs to measure and improve performance across all functionsAI Product and Technology Leadership
Able to create a proof of concept (PoC) within a few weeks to validate AI-driven ideas quicklyOversee the development, deployment, and commercialization of AI-driven solutionsWork closely with AI engineers, and customers to refine solutions for real-world impactTeam Building and Operations
Foster a high-performance culture that encourages agility, execution, and innovationScale operations while maintaining a startup mentality – fast, lean, and customer-drivenCustomer and Market Insights
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to refine strategy and offeringsEnsure that customer feedback is integrated into product development and iterationAbout You:
You move fast and get things done – You don’t wait for perfect conditions – you make things happenYou thrive in uncertainty – You see ambiguity as an opportunity, not a challengeYou are passionate about AI and its real-world impact – Whether technical or business-driven, you understand how AI is shaping the futureYou are a builder – You love creating from scratch – whether it’s teams, products, or business modelsYou are relentless – Scaling a startup is not a straight line, and you have the grit to push throughNo strict experience requirements – we’re looking for the right mindset, energy, and ability to executeAn entrepreneurial background or experience building/scaling a business unit, startup, or high-growth venture is a plusStrong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their commercial applicationsAbility to lead and inspire teams in a fast-moving, high-growth environmentAt least a Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Product Management, Engineering, Business or a similar related discipline is advantageousBeing fluent in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential Must work US Central HoursMust be legally authorized to work in CanadaWhy Join Us?
Lead and scale an AI startup from the ground up with full ownership and autonomyWork at the cutting edge of AI innovation with top-tier talent and industry expertsCompetitive compensation package with a growth-based incentive and potential equity participationA high-impact, entrepreneurial role with unlimited growth potentialIf you have the vision, drive, and execution mindset to build something big, we want to hear from you!
For information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.