AI Product Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative and strategic AI Product Manager to define and drive the vision for AI-powered products. This fully remote role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, market trends, and customer needs to deliver exceptional AI solutions across global markets.

You will own the entire product lifecycle from ideation and roadmap development to launch and iteration, working with engineering, data science, design, and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on AI/ML products.
• Demonstrated success in defining and launching AI-powered products.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and their business applications.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, agile development environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify new opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the development process in close collaboration with engineering teams.
• Launch new AI features and products, ensuring successful adoption and market penetration.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on products to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of advancements in AI and machine learning to inform product strategy.

Skills

AI product management

Product lifecycle

Market research

Roadmap development

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic AI Product Manager to define and drive the vision for their AI-powered products. This fully remote role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, market trends, and customer needs to deliver exceptional AI solutions. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and roadmap development to launch and iteration, working closely with engineering, data science, design, and marketing teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical acumen, business strategy, and user empathy, with a proven track record of managing successful AI products. This is a pivotal role to shape the future of our client's AI offerings globally, operating entirely remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify new opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the development process in close collaboration with engineering teams.
• Launch new AI features and products, ensuring successful adoption and market penetration.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on products to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of advancements in AI and machine learning to inform product strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on AI/ML products.
• Demonstrated success in defining and launching AI-powered products.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and their business applications.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, agile development environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• Generous remote work stipend

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, performance-based bonuses, and a generous remote work stipend. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful AI products with a talented, distributed team and shape the future of AI innovation. This role provides exceptional autonomy and the chance to lead groundbreaking AI initiatives from anywhere, fostering a truly remote-first culture.