Funko · 7 hours ago
AI Solutions Product Manager
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelFunko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles. The AI Solutions Product Manager role focuses on driving real-world AI adoption across the company by building, configuring, and deploying AI solutions, particularly using ChatGPT Enterprise and Custom GPTs, while ensuring their integration into daily workflows.
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Responsibilities
Own the AI initiative portfolio, including intake, prioritization, resourcing, and sequencing of AI use cases across the business
Act as Funko’s internal expert on ChatGPT Enterprise, including building and maintaining Custom GPTs aligned to business workflows
Design, document, and deliver AI playbooks, prompts, templates, and best practices that teams can immediately apply
Partner closely with Legal, Security, Brand, HR, and IT to ensure AI usage is safe, compliant, and brand appropriate
Lead enablement sessions, workshops, and training to upskill teams on how to use AI effectively and responsibly
Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Digital leaders to identify high-impact opportunities for AI-driven efficiency and automation
Rapidly prototype and iterate on AI-powered solutions using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Perplexity, and emerging platforms
Measure and communicate the impact of AI initiatives using clear business metrics (time saved, cost reduction, throughput, quality improvements)
Turn successful pilots into standardized tools and habits embedded in everyday workflows
Stay current on the evolving AI landscape and proactively bring new capabilities and ideas to Funko
Evaluate, select, and manage AI vendors and platforms to ensure cost-effective and secure adoption
Report regularly to senior leadership on AI adoption, impact, risks, and roadmap
Establish AI governance rhythms (steering committees, standards, escalation paths)
Personally designs, builds, and deploys AI-powered solutions before scaling them across teams
Acts as a player-coach: creates first versions of AI workflows, then enables others to adopt and extend them
Accountable not just for adoption metrics, but for working AI artifacts in production
Qualification
Required
Proven experience driving adoption of new technologies or platforms across a business, with a strong emphasis on change management and enablement
Hands-on experience using ChatGPT Enterprise, including creating and managing Custom GPTs for real-world business use cases
Practical experience working with multiple AI tools and models, such as Claude, Grok, Perplexity, and similar platforms
Strong ability to translate ambiguous business problems into clear AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable results
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain AI concepts in plain language to non-technical audiences
A builder mindset: comfortable experimenting, iterating quickly, and learning by doing
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience partnering with Legal, Security, HR, and Brand teams
High level of curiosity and intrinsic motivation to stay on the leading edge of applied AI
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where not all answers are known upfront
Served as an expert Prompt Engineer, designing, testing, and refining high-quality prompts and prompt frameworks that consistently produce reliable, high-impact business outcomes
Deep passion for all things AI and a desire to make it useful, not theoretical
Business-outcome oriented: focused on efficiency, impact, and ROI over novelty
Passionate about inspiring and motivating teams while applying strong operational discipline to achieve results
Pragmatic and responsible approach to AI, balancing speed with safety and trust
Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and accountability
Experience supporting AI initiatives in eCommerce, digital platforms, or consumer brands
Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques and AI evaluation methods
Exposure to workflow automation tools and integration
Experience working in Agile or product-driven environments
Benefits
Full benefits
401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
Company
Funko
Funko provides branded pop culture products to a diverse range of consumers and retail channels.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$263MKey Investors
TCG
2022-05-05Post Ipo Secondary· $263M
2017-11-01IPO
2015-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Yves LePendeven
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Mariotti
Chief Creative Officer
Recent News
2026-02-05
2026-01-16
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