AI Product Manager

Pontoon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager for a fixed-term contract in London, UK, with a 6-month initial term and extension potential. The role requires working three days per week in the office and coordination with US-based AI leadership to drive AI-enabled capabilities.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional collaboration across Product, Platform, Engineering, Data Science and Architecture teams to deliver AI projects, including conversational AI and intelligent

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Product Management delivering complex technology products.
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled products, especially conversational AI and copilots.
• Comfortable working at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Platform, and Data Science teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently while staying aligned with strategic objectives.
• Experience working across distributed teams and multiple locations.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic UK-based cross-functional squad delivering AI-focused projects.
• Partner with senior AI Product leadership in the US to align priorities and execution.
• Collaborate across Product, Platform, Engineering, Data Science, and Architecture teams to drive outcomes.
• Support development and delivery of AI capabilities including conversational AI, copilots, and intelligent assistants.
• Translate business opportunities and customer needs into clear product priorities and actionable plans.
• Build and nurture relationships across geographies and time zones.
• Manage stakeholders effectively while balancing competing priorities and value delivery.

Skills

Product Management

AI products

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Title: AI Product Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: London, UK (Brook Green)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Daily Rate: £700.00 - £940.00

Contract Length: 6 Months + extension

Working Pattern: 3 days per week into office

Our client is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager to spearhead exciting initiatives within their AI product agenda. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI-enabled capabilities while collaborating closely with senior AI Product leadership based in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a dynamic UK-based cross-functional squad dedicated to delivering AI-focused projects.
• Partner closely with senior AI Product leadership in the US to align priorities and execution.
• Collaborate across Product, Platform, Engineering, Data Science, and Architecture teams to drive impactful outcomes.
• Support the development and delivery of AI capabilities, including conversational AI, copilots, and intelligent assistants.
• Translate business opportunities, customer needs, and technical possibilities into clear product priorities and actionable plans.
• Build and nurture strong relationships across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Manage stakeholders effectively, balancing competing priorities while keeping a keen focus on value delivery.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience in Product Management, with a track record of delivering complex technology products.
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled products, particularly in conversational AI, generative AI, copilots, and intelligent assistants.
• Comfortable working at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Platform, and Data Science teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently while staying aligned with strategic objectives.
• Experience working across distributed teams and multiple locations.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements.

Ideal Profile:

• A hands-on Product Manager who can quickly build credibility with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong collaborator, capable of uniting Product, Engineering, Platform, and Data Science teams to drive progress and navigate trade-offs.
• Pragmatic and delivery-focused, with a passion for applying AI technologies to solve real business and customer challenges.
• Curious, adaptable, and confident in a global environment.

This role is best suited for a strong mid-level or senior Product Manager with relevant AI experience, rather than a product leader. The ideal candidate will drive execution, facilitate collaboration, and help establish the capabilities and methodologies necessary for the successful delivery of AI-enabled products.

If you're excited about the prospect of leading innovative AI initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!

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