Product manager contract

AI Product Manager (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary:

This is a dynamic and forward-thinking opportunity to sit at the intersection of artificial intelligence, product development, and organizational enablement within a globally recognized gaming studio. The ideal candidate will serve as a critical connector across engineering, design, product, and legal teams, helping to embed AI-driven tools and workflows throughout the organization. This role blends hands-on technical engagement with strategic program coordination, requiring someone who is equally comfortable prototyping AI solutions, facilitating education sessions, and aligning cross-functional stakeholders around emerging technology initiatives. The position demands a nuanced, grounded understanding of modern AI capabilities and limitations, and rewards individuals who bring genuine curiosity, practical experimentation, and a passion for applying cutting-edge tools to real-world creative and operational challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support and advance AI-assisted development initiatives, including hands-on collaboration with engineers, designers, and content creators to improve tooling and accelerate workflows

• Act as the primary liaison for a key external technology partnership, coordinating with cross-functional teams to support the development of AI-driven content creation tools

• Facilitate and coordinate AI education sessions across the organization, including hands-on workshops designed to help teams adopt and apply AI tools in their daily workflows

• Assist with the development and deployment of internal AI solutions and workflow tooling, contributing to both logistics management and hands-on prototyping

• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and policy stakeholders to interpret AI-related guidelines, identify areas of ambiguity, and drive organizational alignment so teams can move forward responsibly

• Organize and facilitate cross-team virtual teams focused on tooling improvements, knowledge sharing, and the establishment of AI best practices

• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope across multiple concurrent initiatives

• Manage project resources, including procuring staff and providing coaching, motivation, and guidance to team members

• Partner closely with functional project teams to define and refine business requirements

• Lead development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet organizational needs

• Define test plans and ensure products are defect-free prior to User Acceptance Testing

• Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process and develop rollout plans and procedures

• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses to project sponsors and steering committees

• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management methodologies are consistently applied

Requirements:

• 1 to 2 or more years of hands-on experience with modern AI-assisted development tools and workflows, including demonstrated ability to prototype and improve developer and creator processes

• 3 to 5 or more years of software development or scripting experience, with exposure to APIs, automation, or game and modding environments considered a strong asset

• 4 to 6 or more years of cross-functional technical program coordination experience, working across engineering, design, product, and legal stakeholders to drive alignment and execution on complex initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field required

• Master of Business Administration or other relevant advanced degree preferred

• Project Management Professional certification or Project Management Institute certification preferred

• Deep, hands-on, and up-to-date knowledge of modern AI tools and workflows, including agentic and multi-step AI systems

• Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted developer tools, with the ability to apply them in practical, real-world scenarios

• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to development workflows

• Familiarity with APIs, automation pipelines, or game and modding environments

• Proven project management experience, including scope management, cost control, and performance reporting

• Strong cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity across engineering, design, product, and legal stakeholders

• Excellent people management and team-building capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment while managing competing priorities

• Strong risk assessment skills with the ability to apply sound judgment to technology products and business functions

• Ability to quickly learn and internalize business processes and build effective relationships with partners at all organizational levels

• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments

• Balanced and well-informed perspective on AI capabilities and limitations, with the ability to communicate these clearly to diverse audiences

Additional Details:

• Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite)

• Duration: 13 months

• Pay Range*: $54.50 - $62 per hour

• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

• Job Status: Non-Exempt

• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This role is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Hospital plans

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Company paid short and long-term disability

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

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  We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.