AI Product Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development in AI

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a strategic AI Product Manager to define the vision, roadmap, and go-to-market plans for AI-powered products. You will partner with engineering, data science, marketing, and sales to bring innovative AI solutions to market, align with customer needs, and drive business impact.

The role requires 5+ years in product management with AI or data-driven products, a solid grasp of AI/ML concepts, and strong cross-functional leadership in agile environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, Engineering or related field; MBA or Master's preferred
• 5+ years in product management with focus on AI or data-driven products
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities and limitations
• Proven ability to define product strategy, roadmaps, and translate requirements into actionable plans
• Excellent communication, leadership and cross-functional collaboration in agile environments

Responsibilities

• Define and own product strategy, roadmap, and feature definitions for AI products
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews
• Prioritize backlog and manage product lifecycle from ideation to launch
• Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to ensure delivery
• Develop go-to-market strategies with marketing and sales teams
• Analyze product performance and iterate based on user feedback

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's preferred

Tools

AI/ML concepts

Go-to-market planning

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and innovative AI Product Manager to drive the development and success of their artificial intelligence product portfolio in Mossel Bay . You will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered features and solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, market trends, and customer needs to deliver impactful products. You will work closely with engineering, data science, marketing, and sales teams to bring AI innovations to market successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and feature definitions for AI products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify product opportunities.
• Prioritize product backlog items and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and data science teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and work with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Analyze product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on products to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on AI or data-driven products.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, capabilities, and limitations.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, roadmaps, and translate requirements into actionable development plans.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in agile development environments.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in AI.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and impact.
• Generous paid time off and leave policies.