AI Project & Product Manager

Blu Selection - Recruitment Agency; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Childcare vouchers

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Flexible compensation

Job summary

Blu Selection is seeking an AI Project & Product Manager to bridge fast-moving engineering teams and senior business leaders. You will ensure AI concepts translate into viable, scalable products and will report to the Head of Digital Transformation.

You don’t need to code, but you must speak the language and guide the project heartbeat. The role emphasizes translating needs into structured requirements, owning the lifecycle from PoC to production, and maintaining a steady project cadence with

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in technical project management.
• 3–4 years focusing on AI or data-driven projects.
• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts to challenge engineering choices.
• Delivery experience of AI products using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to keep priorities, scope, and goals crystal clear.
• Translate complex business needs into clear product requirements and actionable roadmaps.
• Protect engineering teams from ad-hoc distractions and scope creep to maintain velocity.
• Own the entire product lifecycle from PoC to MVP to production rollout.
• Manage the project cadence, timelines, resources, risk, and performance reporting.
• Challenge and validate technical decisions to ensure scalability and business value.

Skills

Technical project management

AI / data-driven projects

Agile / Scrum

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science / AI / Data Science or related field

Job description

• Salary & Benefits: €55,000 - €70,000 gross per year + meal vouchers, flexible perks, and early Friday wrap-ups!

What's the project?

Our client is a world-renowned, family-owned global leader with over 150 years of history in the fragrance, flavor, and ingredient industry. With dozens of R&D centers and production sites spanning over 40 countries, they sit at the intersection of science, sensory art, and deep tech.

Right now, they are heavily investing in bringing cutting-edge technology into traditional formulation, chemistry, and supply processes. The goal? To build state-of-the-art AI solutions, streamline global operations, and unlock high-impact data-driven products across their international ecosystem. You'll be jumping right into the heart of their digital transformation journey!

And your role in this?

As the AI Project & Product Manager, you are the ultimate connective tissue between a high-velocity engineering team and senior business leaders. You’ll sit right at the intersection of tech and business, reporting directly to the Head of Digital Transformation. Your main mission is to make sure complex AI concepts turn into viable, scalable, and operationally sound products that actually solve real-world problems.

You don't need to write code yourself, but you definitely need to speak the language, challenge technical assumptions, and keep the project heartbeat steady.

More specifically, you will:

• Act as the primary bridge between technical teams (Architecture, Security, Data Engineering) and business stakeholders to keep priorities, scope, and goals crystal clear.
• Translate complex business needs into clear, structured product requirements and actionable project roadmaps.
• Protect engineering teams from ad-hoc distractions and scope creep so they can focus on high-velocity delivery.
• Own the entire product lifecycle—from proof of concept (PoC) to MVP and full production rollout.
• Manage the overall project "cadence," keeping track of timelines, resources, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Challenge and validate technical decisions to ensure scalability, robustness, and business value.

Ok, what should you bring?

We’re looking for someone who loves bringing structure to ambiguity, enjoys working with cross-functional teams, and knows how to talk tech with engineers just as easily as strategy with executives.

The Must-Haves:

• Experience: 3–4 years in technical project management paired with 3–4 years focusing on AI or data-driven projects.
• Education: A Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts—enough to constructively challenge engineering choices and understand infrastructure trade-offs.
• Delivery Muscle: Proven track record of taking AI products from initial prototype all the way to production using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English.

The Nice-to-Haves:

• French fluency is strongly preferred and will make collaborating with key regional teams a breeze!
• Prior exposure to chemistry, formulation, or the fragrance & flavor industry.

Is that it?

Not quite! Beyond the work itself, here is a glimpse into the vibe, package, and reality of the role:

• The Target & Challenge: Building AI tools for a heritage industry isn't always easy—you'll need to navigate cross-functional dynamics, manage dependencies early, and bring diverse teams along on the digital journey.
• The Salary & Package: A fixed annual salary ranging between €55,000 and €70,000, accompanied by a permanent contract from day one, meal vouchers, flexible compensation options (like childcare vouchers), and comprehensive life and accident insurance.
• The Vibes: Stable, inclusive, and grounded in long-term human values. The culture favours balance: expect shorter working days on Fridays, generous vacation time, and a supportive team atmosphere that respects your time off as much as your hard work.