Spyne.ai - Product Director (8-10 yrs)

About Spyne:

At Spyne, our mission is to revolutionize automotive retailing. Every year, 52 million cars are sold in the US, for a combined worth of $1700 billion, and, valuing the used-car market at $1000 billion. Our new-age, Generative AI-powered solutions are designed to transform the car visuals into premium studio visuals. Dealerships & marketplaces across the US & Europe, are able to better engage their online visitors, driving greater customer showroom visits, and eventually sales.

The Spyne team, located in Gurugram, India, aims to be the leading software provider in the used-car market, addressing all aspects of the dealer journey, from acquiring and appraising cars to listing, marketing, selling, and managing customer relationships. Supported by top investors like Accel Partners and Storm Ventures, as well as experienced founders, we believe in revolutionizing Digital Production for greater efficiency and intelligence. We are among the very few companies in Gen AI space in India, which has truly commercialized the AI, generating hard cash and revenues. We have been consistently featured among the top Gen AI startups coming out of India, and building for the globe.

Read more about us here:

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Job Responsibilities:

- We are seeking an experienced Director of Product to lead our AI applications team focused on developing cutting-edge Computer Vision and Large Language Model (LLM) SaaS products for the automotive industry.

- This role will oversee a team of 6-8 Product Managers and drive the strategic direction of our AI-powered product portfolio.

- You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including AI, engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

- You will be responsible for understanding customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape to deliver products that provide exceptional value to our users.

- This role is pivotal in defining Spyne's product strategy, translating user needs into AI-driven solutions, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that redefine the user experience.

What will you do?

Strategic Leadership:

- Define and execute the product vision and strategy for AI applications in the automotive sector, aligning with company objectives and market opportunities

- Lead a team of 6-8 Product Managers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development while fostering a culture of innovation

- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new market opportunities and drive business growth through AI-powered solutions

Product Development & Innovation:

- Guide the development of Computer Vision applications for automotive use cases, including Merchandising systems, quality control, and automotive inspections.

- Oversee the integration of LLM capabilities into automotive software solutions, focusing on areas such as natural language interfaces, documentation analysis, and predictive maintenance

- Establish product development frameworks that balance innovation with practical implementation and regulatory compliance.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams

- Manage relationships with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to understand their needs and ensure product-market fit

- Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product delivery and market adoption

Market & Technical Leadership:

- Stay current with advances in AI, particularly in Computer Vision and LLMs, and their potential applications in the automotive industry

- Develop and maintain deep understanding of automotive industry trends, regulations, and technical requirements

- Present product strategy and roadmap to executive leadership, board members, and key customers

What you must have?

- 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years leading product teams

- Proven track record of successfully launching AI/ML products at scale

- Experience with Computer Vision and/or LLM technologies and their practical applications

- Strong technical background with ability to collaborate effectively with ML/AI engineering teams

- Excellence in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making

- Outstanding leadership and communication skills

- Exceptional communication skills to explain technical AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to define and measure success metrics.

- Hands-on experience with product development tools (e.g., Figma, Jira) and basic familiarity with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face).

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.