Product Manager (AI & Product Innovation)
At Carbon Re, we’re on a mission to cut gigatonnes of carbon emissions from the world’s biggest emitting industries (like cement, steel and glass), by applying cutting-edge AI where it matters most.
We’re a small and growing team of scientists, engineers, strategic thinkers and implementers who care deeply about impact and believe in getting there with good humour and a healthy dose of urgency. Our first SaaS product helps cement producers optimise their operations in real time, cutting costs and carbon today while laying the foundation for the next industrial revolution.
With Carbon Re, you’ll do something that actually helps the planet. Not a bad way to invest your career.
About the role
We’re looking for a Product Manager (AI & Product Innovation) to join our product team, reporting to the Head of Product.
You’ll bridge commercial and technical worlds — shaping how our AI-driven products evolve from research to scalable customer solutions.
Drawing on a mix of data insight, user empathy, and commercial acumen, you’ll help Carbon Re define and deliver the next generation of AI-powered optimisation tools across heavy industry.
Your main responsibilities
Lead product discovery and definition for new AI capabilities and features, from ideation to launch.
Collaborate with research, data science and software teams to translate AI models into valuable product features.
Work closely with customers to identify pain points, test prototypes, and validate solutions.
Shape go-to-market strategies and messaging in partnership with commercial and customer success teams.
Use product analytics and feedback loops to drive continuous learning and improvement.
Communicate product vision and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
What a great fit looks like
Experience in product management or strategy in a technology or SaaS environment — ideally with exposure to AI, data, or optimisation tools.
Strong intuition and empathy for solving problems in real manufacturing environments
Practical grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals
Proven ability to work across technical and commercial domains, aligning engineering with business priorities.
Strong analytical mindset with fluency in metrics, experimentation, and validation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Entrepreneurial drive and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment.
You’ll excel if you are
Equally at ease discussing product-market fit and model accuracy.
Comfortable leading workshops, structuring ideas, and influencing decisions without direct authority.
Passionate about the intersection of AI, sustainability, and real-world impact.
Energised by rapid iteration and hands-on problem-solving.
We’re building a team that reflects the world we want to change. Our people come from all walks of life - different countries, cultures and experiences - and we think that’s one of our biggest strengths. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and celebrated. No matter your background, if you’re excited by what we do, we want to hear from you.
In return for your hard work, we’ll give you
💸 A competitive salary
📈 Equity in the company
When we win, you win. You’ll get share options, so you’re part of our journey from the inside.
🕰️ Flexible working
We trust you to know how and when you work best and to work that out with your team.
🌴 30 days of holiday (plus bank holidays)
Rest is productive. Take the time you need to recharge
🪙 A generous pension scheme
We’re planning for the future in more ways than one.
The interview process
Call with our Talent Partner to help you learn more about the role and team and to assess initial mutual fit
Exploratory 25-minute call with Kenny - Head of Product
If you pass the CV review, you will be invited to a Technical/ Structured Product Exercise (90 mins)
Technical 2 Cross-Functional Deep dive to understand how you communicate user needs to engineering
Operating Principles Interview is a structured behavioural interview linked to our operating principles
Meet with our CEO, Josh Vernon
Hiring is a two-way process. Just as we’ll reference-check candidates before making a final offer, we encourage you to reference-check us by chatting with team members you haven’t yet met. Ask anything. We’ll answer with Concrete Honestly.
Once interviews are done, we’ll move quickly to a decision, and we’re always happy to give feedback at any stage.
Our operating principles
We’re building a workplace that’s ambitious, kind, and a little bit different. Somewhere you can do your best work alongside people you respect and enjoy being around. Our operating principles help guide how we show up every day:
🏭 Concrete Honesty
Say it how it is. Our honesty is strong, foundational, and built to last.
📈 Forever Optimising
We’re in the business of constantly tweaking, testing and improving.
⏩ Increase Torque
We move with urgency because the climate crisis won’t wait.
🔧 Maintain Reliability
We build trust by showing up, following through, and having each other’s backs.
😄 Cement It with Fun & Kindness
We’re here to extend Earth’s life, but ours is still limited. Let’s enjoy it and be good to each other while we do.
To see these in full, go to Carbon Re’s Operating Principles Notion page.