Product Management Director at Sidley Austin Chicago, IL

About the Position

Product Management Director at Sidley Austin, Chicago, IL

Sidley Austin is seeking a Product Management Director - Data & AI to join our team in Chicago, IL. This strategic leadership role will focus on driving high-impact use cases, evaluating emerging AI tools, and developing proprietary AI solutions. Reporting to the Product Management Senior Director, the ideal candidate will lead a team and collaborate across the firm to deliver innovative products that drive measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Serve as a strategic leader within Sidley's Data & AI organization.
• Collaboration: Partner with attorneys and legal professionals to discover high-impact use cases.
• AI Evaluation: Evaluate emerging AI tools and technologies.
• Product Development: Drive the development of proprietary AI solutions and integrations of external platforms.
• Vision and Strategy: Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a defined Data & AI product portfolio.
• Product Management: Translate complex business and technical requirements into clear, high-impact product initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, and Data Governance teams.
• Advisory Role: Serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, practice leaders, and firm leadership.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in product management roles.
  • Minimum of 5 years leading teams.
• Skills:
  • Proven track record of driving products from discovery to execution.
  • Deep expertise in product management disciplines.
  • Strong executive presence and influencing skills.
  • Experience instilling product management culture within an organization.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience evaluating, integrating, and launching AI-enabled tools and solutions.
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms, data-as-a-product principles, and enterprise data ecosystems.
  • Knowledge of the legal or professional services industry.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $231,600 - $330,000 if located in Illinois.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program.
• Work Environment: Hybrid work location type.

About the Company

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume and cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications.