Product Manager - Data and AI Innovation (Air Platform)

SmartStream; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services software company in the UK seeks a Product Manager for Data and AI Innovation. The role involves defining strategies for AI-driven features, collaborating with clients and teams, and delivering high-impact product capabilities. Successful candidates will have strong experience in data-driven products and excellent communication skills, thriving in a hybrid work environment. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme - 5% match

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Manager focusing on data-driven products.
• Practical experience integrating AI/ML models and LLMs into products.
• Experience in client-facing roles, gathering insights and presenting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategy for AI-enabled enhancements.
• Engage directly with clients to gather insights and validate concepts.
• Conduct market research to identify innovation opportunities.
• Lead product lifecycle from ideation to launch and improvement.

Skills

Data architecture

Analytics

Governance principles

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Name: Product Manager - Data and AI Innovation (Air Platform)

Vacancy Reference: VN2875

Location: United Kingdom – London (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

Description: Product Manager - Data and AI Innovation (Air Platform) with a focus on data orchestration and AI-driven user experiences. Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office). Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for defining and executing product strategies that leverage data, AI agents, and LLMs to create adaptive, intelligent features. You\'ll work closely with engineering, data science, and GTM teams to ensure innovations are technically feasible and commercially impactful.

• Define and lead the strategy for data-centric and AI-enabled enhancements.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, gather insights, and validate product concepts.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation using AI and by adapting the data strategy.
• Lead the product lifecycle from ideation and proof of concept to launch and continuous improvement.
• Partner with data scientists, engineers, and AI specialists to integrate LLMs, MCP, and autonomous agents into products.
• Collaborate with marketing and GTM teams to develop positioning, messaging, and launch strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Define and track success metrics and ROI for AI-driven features and innovations.
• Communicate product vision, roadmap, and outcomes effectively to internal teams, leadership, and clients.

Product Ownership & Strategic Outcomes

You will be responsible for defining and delivering high-impact capabilities across the following areas:

• AI-Driven Workflow Automation: Own the design and delivery of features that use LLMs and autonomous agents to streamline client operations and reduce manual effort.
• Data Intelligence Layer: Enhance data ingress and egress, enrichment, and contextualization using AI to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Client-Facing Interfaces: Develop intelligent UI/UX components powered by conversational agents and adaptive logic to improve usability and engagement.
• Insight & Analytics Modules: Deliver predictive insights, anomaly detection, and performance metrics that help clients act with confidence.
• Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration: Lead the orchestration of AI workflows across product modules to ensure scalable, context-aware intelligence.

Expected Deliverables & Impact

• Launch of AI-enabled features with measurable improvements in client efficiency, accuracy, and satisfaction.
• Increased product adoption and engagement through intelligent automation and personalization.
• Documented ROI for AI initiatives (e.g., time saved, cost reduction, improved accuracy).
• Validated product concepts through client feedback, prototypes, and pilots.
• Clear product roadmaps and release plans aligned with strategic goals.
• GTM collateral and positioning that clearly communicates the value of AI-driven capabilities.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of data architecture, analytics, and governance principles.
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in orchestrating AI workflows.
• Ability to articulate the impact of innovation on business performance (e.g., KPIs, ROI).
• Familiarity with financial services or other regulated industries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms and data technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, data lakes).
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and orchestration tools for LLMs and agents.
• Background in data processing and/or reconciliation products and working knowledge of financial services domains a significant advantage.

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience as a Product Manager with a focus on data-driven products.
• Practical experience integrating AI/ML models, LLMs, and agent-based systems into products, with demonstrable business value realised.
• Experience in client-facing roles, including gathering insights and presenting solutions.

Employment Type

Permanent

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to work in a growing and market leading organisation
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service to 28 days)
• Company pension scheme - contributions matched up to 5%
• Group life assurance

Equality Statement

SmartStream is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.