Data & AI Product Owner

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International seeks an experienced Data & AI Product Owner to lead AI-powered data products and an enterprise data platform. The role blends business strategy with technical delivery, shaping roadmaps and driving adoption across the organisation.

You will partner with stakeholders, define use cases, and guide AI projects from concept to value realization, leveraging GenAI, analytics and data platforms to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in product management, consulting, data analytics or digital transformation.
• Experience as Data/Product Owner or AI product leadership in enterprise data platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Generative AI, analytics, and modern cloud data platforms.
• Experience with AI ecosystems including Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks Mosaic AI.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, roadmap and value realization for Data & AI products.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritise AI, GenAI, Analytics and Automation opportunities.
• Translate challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions and advise senior leaders.
• Lead product discovery, business case development, value estimation and prioritisation.
• Oversee AI use cases including Copilot, AI Agents, RAG, Knowledge Assistants, Intelligent Automation, and Predictive Analytics.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects and Business teams to deliver outcomes.
• Own product backlog, user stories, acceptance criteria and releases.
• Define KPIs, adoption metrics, outcomes and ROI; drive adoption and change management.
• Embed Responsible AI, Data Governance, Security and Compliance in design.

Skills

Product management

Data analytics

AI strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Agile / Scrum

Office of CIO / exec liaison

Change management

Communication

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Databricks Mosaic AI

GitHub Copilot

MLflow

Knowledge Assistants

Job description

Job title: Data & AI Product Owner

Contract Length: 1 year

Location: London (hybrid)

IR35: Inside

Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Product Owner with a strong consulting mindset to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered data products and enterprise data platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology, identify high-value AI opportunities, define product roadmaps, and drive adoption of Data & AI solutions that create measurable business outcomes.

This role requires deep experience in Product Management, AI/GenAI, Data Analytics, Data Platforms, Stakeholder Engagement, and Digital Transformation. The candidate should be capable of advising senior business leaders on how AI can transform processes, improve productivity, reduce costs, and unlock new business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and value realization for Data & AI products.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI, GenAI, Analytics, and Automation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping business teams translate challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions.
• Drive product discovery, business case development, value estimation, and prioritization.
• Lead AI use cases involving Copilot, AI Agents, RAG, Knowledge Assistants, Intelligent Automation, Predictive Analytics, and GenAI solutions.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, and Business teams to deliver products aligned with business objectives.
• Own product backlog, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product releases.
• Define and track KPIs, adoption metrics, business outcomes, and ROI.
• Drive AI adoption, change management, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Ensure Responsible AI, Data Governance, Security, and Compliance principles are embedded within product design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Product Management, Consulting, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation.
• Strong experience as a Data Product Owner, AI Product Owner, Product Manager, or Management Consultant.
• Deep understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Enterprise Data Platforms.
• Experience with AI ecosystems including: Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Databricks Mosaic AI, MLflow, AI Agents and Knowledge Assistants
• Strong knowledge of Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Analytics, and modern cloud data platforms.
• Ability to create product strategies, business cases, investment proposals, and executive-level presentations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, consulting, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Product Management, and Value Delivery frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Commodity Trading, Supply Chain, Energy, Manufacturing, or Large Enterprise Data Programs.
• Experience leading AI transformation and AI adoption initiatives.
• Exposure to Prompt Engineering, AI Governance, and Responsible AI practices.
• MBA or equivalent consulting experience is preferred.

Success Measures

• Increased adoption of AI and GenAI solutions across business functions.
• Measurable productivity gains and business value delivered through AI.
• Strong product adoption, customer satisfaction, and stakeholder engagement.
• Accelerated delivery of Data & AI products and innovation initiatives.
• Clear realization of business outcomes, ROI, and operational efficiencies.

Ideal profile

A hybrid of Product Owner + Management Consultant + AI Strategist who can engage executives, identify business opportunities, shape AI strategy, define use cases, and drive delivery of enterprise-scale Data & AI products from concept to value realization.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.