AI Product Owner

Swiss Re; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 128.000 - 192.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance-based bonus

Global benefits

Zusammenfassung

Swiss Re is hiring an AI Product Owner in Zürich to lead the delivery of AI products from concept to deployment, bridging business needs with AI engineering. You will shape roadmaps, build scalable data pipelines, and work with AI engineers, data scientists and business experts to produce measurable business impact.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise AI product delivery, strong Python/PySpark skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years designing and delivering enterprise‑grade AI/GenAI or data‑driven products.
• Hands‑on experience with GenAI solution implementation and production deployment.
• Strong proficiency in Python/PySpark and software development best practices.
• Expertise in data pipelines and MLOps at scale.
• Strong product thinking and ability to connect business problems with technology.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead delivery across business and tech teams.
• Excellent English communication skills for business audiences.

Aufgaben

• Own the delivery of AI products from concept to deployment and integration.
• Align roadmaps and delivery with business objectives and technology landscapes.
• Build scalable data pipelines and AI applications with enterprise-grade quality.
• Lead cross-functional delivery with AI engineers, data scientists and business experts.
• Define AI governance and responsible AI standards across the company.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies for practical business applications.

Kenntnisse

Product thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Ausbildung

University degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

Python

PySpark

Azure

Palantir Foundry

Typescript

MLOps

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Zurich, Zurich, CH

Are you passionate about data, AI, and turning ideas into products that create real business impact?

Do you want to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where you can bridge business needs with cutting-edge AI solutions? If yes, this is your opportunity to join our Property & Casualty AI Transformation team in Zurich and help shape the future of AI adoption in the (re)insurance industry.

We are looking for an AI Product Owner who thrives at the intersection of AI, product, and business. In this role, you will combine hands‑on AI engineering expertise with software product and delivery leadership, building scalable AI solutions that create measurable business impact across underwriting, claims, and operations.

You’ll be part of our Property & Casualty AI Transformation team, whose mission is to harness advanced analytics and AI to create a competitive advantage for our business. We work closely with business stakeholders in underwriting, claims and operations and Data & Tech teams to design, deliver, and scale AI solutions that enhance decision‑making, improve productivity, and drive better outcomes across the organization.

About the Role

• Own the delivery of AI products, from concept to deployment and integration into user applications.
• Act as a stakeholder partner, aligning product roadmaps and delivery with business strategic objectives and technology landscapes to harness the power of AI in our underwriting, claims and operations processes.
• Build scalable data pipelines and AI applications, ensuring robustness, performance, and enterprise‑grade quality.
• Lead cross‑functional delivery, working closely with AI engineers, data scientists, software engineers and business experts to bring AI solutions into production.
• Help shape the standards and best practices for GenAI implementation, AI product governance, and responsible AI use across the company.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies and methodologies, evaluating their practical business application.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and shape AI products from business problem and value hypothesis through production and scale.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to understand and translate underwriting, claims or operations business requirements into clear product requirements and actionable delivery plans.
• Design and develop user‑centric AI applications in Python/PySpark, that align with business and technological requirements, emphasizing user experience & data storytelling.
• Build and manage product roadmaps, priorities and backlogs, balancing business value, user needs, technical feasibility and strategic objectives.
• Define success measures and use data, user feedback and business outcomes to continuously improve AI products.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and create alignment across business, Digital &Tech stakeholders and governance functions.
• Ensure AI solutions meet appropriate standards for quality, scalability, security and responsible AI.
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to apply them to real business challenges.

About you

• A university degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related Quantitative or technical field.
• 5+ years' experience designing and delivering enterprise‑grade AI/GenAI or data‑driven products.
• Hands‑on experience with GenAI solution implementation, understanding strength and limitations of models, and AI models from training and testing to deployment in production.
• Strong proficiency in Python/PySpark and software development best practices.
• Expertise in data pipelines and MLOps practices at scale.
• Strong product thinking and the ability to connect business problems, user needs and technology.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead delivery across business and tech teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to make complex technical topics understandable and relevant to business audiences.

If you also have the following experience and interests, it is a huge plus:

• Knowledge of Azure, Palantir Foundry and Typescript.
• Building applications using LLMs, RAG, agents or other modern GenAI patterns.
• Project management or delivery within agile environments.
• Experience working in a multinational or cross‑cultural environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high‑impact AI projects that combine strategic influence with hands‑on engineering.
• Join a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team in Zurich.
• Grow your career in a global organization committed to responsible and impactful AI.

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 128,000 and CHF 192,000 (for a full‑time role).

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance‑based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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