AI Product Owner — Predictive Maintenance Strategy

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Product Owner to shape and deliver predictive maintenance products across our Maintenance AI program. You will translate operational needs into clear strategies, roadmaps and measurable outcomes that help our business maintain equipment more effectively.

Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, operations, data and technology teams, you will guide products from idea through delivery and ongoing improvement, own backlogs, and build strong stakeholder relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience in predictive maintenance in heavy mobile equipment or similar industrial setting.
• Technical background in engineering or software development.
• Experience shaping products, managing backlogs and roadmaps, or leading the development of technology solutions.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, including leading workshops and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative style with ability to build trust across levels.
• Curiosity about how AI and data can improve maintenance.
• Structured, outcome-focused prioritisation, documentation and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the roadmap for Fortescue’s predictive maintenance products, aligning priorities with business needs and the Maintenance AI program.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and workshops to explore current and future product ideas, define problems and develop product plans and strategies.
• Translate operational and technical needs into product goals, requirements, user stories and measurable outcomes.
• Own and prioritise product backlogs, helping delivery teams focus on the work that provides the greatest value.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, operations, software, data and AI teams to guide products through design, development, deployment and adoption.
• Track product performance against agreed measures, identify opportunities to improve, and communicate progress and outcomes.
• Maintain clear, useful product documentation, including roadmaps, decision records, requirements and performance information.
• Build strong relationships across the business and encourage practical, responsible use of AI in maintenance.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Backlog management

Roadmap planning

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering or software development background

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Product Owner to shape and deliver predictive maintenance products across our Maintenance AI program. You will translate operational needs into clear strategies, roadmaps and measurable outcomes that help our business maintain equipment more effectively.

Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, operations, data and technology teams, you will guide products from idea through delivery and ongoing improvement, own backlogs, and build strong stakeholder relationships with