Assistant Manager - Product

Apparel Group; United Arab Emirates; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apparel Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Product Manager with strong AI/ML deployment experience to drive retail technology roadmaps and implementations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across business and tech to translate requirements into scalable solutions and measurable ROI.

You will evaluate AI/ML integrations, manage multi-location deployments, and lead change strategies with training for stakeholders.

Formación

• 2+ years in product management or solutions engineering.
• 4+ years building/deploying AI/ML solutions in production.
• 2+ years leading enterprise software implementations, preferably in retail/e-commerce.
• Strong foundation in ML concepts, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with retail processes: merchandising, inventory, POS, supply chain, analytics.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business or related field; equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Claude/ChatGPT to automate workflows and build agents.
• PMP/Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into tech specs and roadmaps.
• Lead software implementations from concept to deployment across retail locations and systems.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML tech, APIs, and third-party solutions; assess build vs. buy decisions.
• Manage product lifecycle: research, define metrics, gather requirements, prioritize features, measure ROI.
• Drive adoption of new solutions; create change management strategies and provide training/documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; troubleshoot with support teams.
• Monitor AI/retail tech trends and provide competitive insights to leadership.
• Bridge business and tech teams to ensure alignment throughout the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Product management

AI/ML production

Enterprise software implementations

Machine learning concepts/APIs

Retail business processes

Multi-stakeholder project management

Communication & presentation

Bachelor level education in CS/Eng/BB

Claude/ChatGPT automation

PM/Agile/Scrum certifications

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Herramientas

APIs

Cloud infrastructure

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and product roadmaps.


• Lead software implementation programs from concept through deployment, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery across multiple retail locations and systems.


• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML technologies, APIs, and third-party solutions into our retail tech stack; assess build vs. buy decisions.


• Manage product lifecycle: conduct market research, define success metrics, gather requirements, prioritize features, and measure product performance and ROI.


• Drive adoption of new solutions across retail teams; create change management strategies and provide training/documentation to stakeholders


• Identify and mitigate technical risks; troubleshoot implementation issues and coordinate with support teams to resolve blockers


• Monitor industry trends in AI, retail technology, and digital transformation; present competitive insights and recommendations to leadership


• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and clear communication throughout the product lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in product management, technical product management, or solutions engineering roles


• 4+ years of hands-on experience building, architecting, or deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments


• 2+ years of experience leading enterprise software implementations, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or related industries


• Strong technical foundation: understanding of machine learning concepts (supervised/unsupervised learning, model training, validation), APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure


• Demonstrated experience with retail business processes: merchandising, inventory management, point-of-sale systems, supply chain, and customer analytics


• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities and tight timelines


• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice versa


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)


• Proficiency in using Claude/ Chat GPT to automate workflows and build agents.


• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification

Core Competencies

• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of AI/ML, software architecture, and implementation methodologies


• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and competitive positioning


• Project Management: Strong planning, execution, and risk management skills


• Cross-functional Leadership: Ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority


• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with creative approach to complex challenges


• Customer Focus: Obsession with understanding end-user needs and delivering value


• Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change in a dynamic retail environment


• Communication: Clear, compelling communication with ability to translate across business and technical domains