AI & Data Product Manager/Owner

ATS Client

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ATS Client is seeking an experienced AI & Data Product Manager to lead strategy, development, and delivery of AI- and data-driven products. You will own end-to-end lifecycles, collaborate with data science, engineering, and business teams, and ensure ethical, scalable outcomes.

Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, translating business objectives into PRDs, prioritizing features, and driving KPIs, data quality, and governance across platforms.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience defining AI/ML product lifecycles and roadmaps.
Ability to translate business problems into AI/data solutions.
Strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and data platforms.
Proven stakeholder management at senior/executive levels.

Responsibilities

Define, own, and execute the product vision and strategy for AI & data products.
Translate objectives into PRDs and user stories.
Prioritize features based on value, feasibility, and risk.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Data Science, Engineering, and UX.
Manage AI/ML lifecycle: development, deployment, monitoring, retraining.
Ensure Responsible AI practices including governance and compliance.
Define and track product KPIs and business outcomes.
Oversee data quality, governance, integration, and analytics platforms.
Coordinate stakeholder alignment and executive communication.
Lead documentation, user enablement, and adoption initiatives.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Data pipelines

Analytics platforms

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Agile / Scrum

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Ruby on Rails

Java

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced AI & Data Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of cutting-edge AI- and data-driven products. This role sits at the intersection of business, data science, and engineering, owning the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML products while ensuring ethical, scalable, and value-driven outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Define, own, and execute the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for AI & data products
Translate business objectives into clear Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and user stories
Prioritize features, use cases, and backlogs based on business value, feasibility, and risk
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Data Science, Engineering, UX, and Business teams
Manage the full AI/ML lifecycle: development, deployment, monitoring, retraining, and optimization
Ensure Responsible AI practices including fairness, transparency, governance, and compliance
Define and track product KPIs, success metrics, and business outcomes
Oversee data quality, governance, integration, and analytics platforms
Drive stakeholder alignment, executive communication, and product evangelism
Coordinate A/B testing, experimentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure security, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., POPIA and global standards)
Lead documentation, user enablement, training, and adoption initiatives

Requirements

Must-Have Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and analytics platforms
Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Proven Product Management expertise using Agile / Scrum methodologies
Experience writing PRDs, managing backlogs, and owning roadmaps
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, version control, and deployment practices

Good-to-Have Skills