AI Product Manager

Placements24

The Islands (MS)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 86,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health benefits package

Retirement fund

Career development

Hybrid work model

Access to AI research

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager to lead strategy, roadmap, and execution of AI-powered products. You will collaborate with engineering, data science, design, and marketing to deliver innovative AI solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.

This hybrid role values deep AI knowledge, strong PM skills, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable product requirements. Flexible work balance and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA a plus.
5+ years of product management, with focus on AI/ML products.
Proven ability to define strategy, roadmaps, and launches.
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and limitations.
Experience with agile development and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven products.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user interviews to identify needs.
Translate strategy into requirements, user stories, and specs for engineering and data science teams.
Prioritize backlog and manage end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
Collaborate with engineering, data science, design, and marketing to ensure timely delivery.
Monitor performance, collect user feedback, and iterate on features.

Skills

AI/ML knowledge

Roadmap planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced AI Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of innovative AI-powered products in Paarl . This role requires a deep understanding of AI and Emerging Technologies , coupled with strong product management skills to identify market opportunities and define product requirements. You will work closely with engineering, data science, design, and marketing teams to deliver exceptional AI solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI products while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven products.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify user needs and product opportunities.
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications for engineering and data science teams.
Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams throughout the product development process, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on product features to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA a plus.
5+ years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on AI or machine learning products.
Proven ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and launch successful products.
Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and limitations.
Experience working with agile development methodologies and cross‑functional teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

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