Who We AreAscendance Foundry (AF) is built on two beliefs:Apprenticeship belongs at the centre of educationWinning with AI demands the fastest workforce retraining in historyProduct Manager – Ascendance FoundryOur Ascendance Fellowship program embeds a top student on your team after they have completed an intensive bootcamp focused on AI tools. The placement is supported by structured mentorship from seasoned founders, executives, and technical leaders.Through our flagship Ascendance Fellowship, we recruit top students from universities and high schools, train them in AI-first problem solving, and embed them into real client projects alongside experienced operators. Our programs combine intensive bootcamps, hands-on project work, expert talks, and mentorship from an "Expert Network" of industry leaders.About The RoleAs a Product Manager at AF, you will lead product direction and execution for client engagements—working at the intersection of business strategy, user needs, and technical delivery. You will partner closely with Solutions Architects, engineers, and Ascendance Fellows to define, scope, and ship AI-enabled products and internal tools for our clients.This is a highly entrepreneurial role suited for operators who enjoy ambiguity, fast iteration, and working directly with clients to build meaningful, production-grade solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn Product Direction for Client EngagementsLead product discovery with client stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and success metricsTranslate ambiguous business problems into clear product requirements,



roadmaps, and prioritized backlogsDefine MVP scope and iterate rapidly based on user feedback and real-world usageAlign stakeholders on product vision, trade-offs, and delivery timelinesDrive Execution and DeliveryWork closely with Solutions Architects and engineers to translate requirements into technical plansManage sprint planning, prioritization, and delivery cadence across project teamsEnsure high-quality, user-centric outputs that deliver measurable business valueContinuously refine product direction based on data, user feedback, and evolving client needsBridge Business, Users, and TechnologyCommunicate product decisions in terms of ROI, operational impact, and scalabilityCollaborate with technical teams on feasibility, constraints, and system design decisionsHelp clients operationalize and adopt delivered solutions within their organizationsSupport and Mentor Ascendance FellowsProvide guidance to Fellows on product thinking, user research,



and prioritizationHelp structure work in a way that creates a strong apprenticeship experience while maintaining delivery qualityWhat You'll BringMindsetStrong product intuition paired with first-principles thinkingComfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsBias toward action and rapid iterationAbility to simplify complex problems into transparent, actionable plansStrong communication skills across both technical and non-technical stakeholdersProduct SkillsExperience with product discovery, user research, and defining MVPsStrong ability to write clear product requirements and manage backlogsFamiliarity with agile/iterative development processesComfort working alongside engineering teams building data and AI-driven productsTechnical Fluency (not necessarily hands-on coding)Working understanding of modern AI systems (LLMs, RAG, APIs, data pipelines)Familiarity with how software systems are built and deployed (cloud, APIs, databases)Ability to engage meaningfully with engineers and Solutions Architects on trade-offsExperience2–8 years in product management, product strategy, or similar rolesExperience working on B2B products, internal tools, or data/AI-driven systemsExperience working directly with clients or cross-functional stakeholdersExperience leading small teams or owning end-to-end product deliveryWhy you'll love working with AFWork directly with founders, executives, and operators across a wide range of industriesBuild and ship real products—not decks or theoretical strategiesHigh autonomy and ownership over product decisionsExposure to cutting-edge AI applications across sectorsOpportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of technical talent

📌 Product Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Ascendance Foundry
📍 Toronto