Principal Product Manager, LLM Innovation

Overview

Principal Product Manager, LLM Innovation  are seeking a Principal Product Manager, LLM Innovation to lead how Large Language Models (LLMs) are applied across Headspace to unlock new product capabilities, elevate member experiences, and drive business impact. Sitting at the intersection of product strategy, AI, and customer needs, this role owns the roadmap for LLM-driven innovation, guiding cross-functional teams to explore, validate, and scale generative AI solutions that support personalized care and engagement throughout the wellness journey.

As the product leader in this space, you will translate emerging LLM opportunities into practical, user-centered products that align with business goals, accelerate responsible innovation, and position Headspace as a leader in applied generative AI within mental health and well-being.

• Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for LLM-based product innovation across Headspace
• Identify, prototype, and validate high-impact generative AI use cases in partnership with engineering, research, and design
• Translate complex LLM capabilities into intuitive, valuable user experiences
• Drive cross-functional alignment across product, data science, design, go-to-market, and operations
• Establish scalable frameworks, best practices, and reusable systems for LLM integration
• Evaluate external tools, vendors, and partnerships to inform build vs. buy decisions
• Define success metrics and KPIs to ensure LLM initiatives deliver measurable user and business outcomes
• Serve as an internal thought leader and champion for responsible, forward-looking AI innovation

Required Skills

• 10+ years in product management with at least 3+ years leading AI or machine learning initiatives
• Strong technical fluency in Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI, natural language processing, and AI-driven product development
• Proven ability to take emerging technologies from exploration to scalable product impact
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute, balancing long-term vision with delivery, user-first mindset with a track record of translating technical capabilities into customer value
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong understanding of the generative AI landscape, including vendors, research trends, and regulatory considerations

Location:

We are hiring this role in San Francisco (hybrid), Los Angeles (remote), New York City (remote) and Seattle (remote). Candidates must reside in the US full-time and be based in these cities. For candidates with a primary residence in the greater SF area, this role will follow a hybrid model with 3 days per week in the office and remote for the rest of the week.

Your recruiter will share more details about our hybrid model.

Pay & Benefits
:
The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position is $205,200 - $327,750 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location and reflect the geographic markets where we are hiring. Individual compensation is determined by location and factors including relevant experience, skills, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

At Headspace, base salary is part of our Total Rewards package, which includes stock awards, healthcare coverage, wellness stipend, retirement savings match, Headspace membership, parental leave, and more. Additional details about Total Rewards will be provided during the recruitment process.

Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that’s effective, personalized, and accessible whenever and wherever they need it.

We live our values daily:
Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture.

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