AI Product Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Career advancement

Sandton office environment

Innovative AI products

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an experienced AI Product Manager to define the roadmap and strategy for AI offerings. You will work with engineering, data science, and marketing to deliver innovative AI solutions, driven by customer needs and market opportunities.

You will translate strategy into actionable requirements, prioritize features, and guide development towards successful launches, combining technical understanding with business acumen in a vibrant Gauteng hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager with a strong focus on AI or ML products.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, capabilities, and limitations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for AI initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for development teams.
• Prioritize product features and manage the product backlog effectively.
• Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to guide product development and ensure successful launches.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary AI Product Manager to join their strategic team in Sandton . This role involves defining the product roadmap and strategy for our AI-powered offerings, working closely with engineering, data science, and marketing teams to bring innovative solutions to market. You will be responsible for understanding customer needs, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring the successful development and launch of AI products. This is a critical position that requires a blend of technical understanding, business acumen, and a passion for artificial intelligence , operating within a vibrant business hub in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for AI initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for development teams.
• Prioritize product features and manage the product backlog effectively.
• Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to guide product development and ensure successful launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager, with a strong focus on AI or machine learning products.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, capabilities, and limitations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership in the AI product space.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton .
• Shape the future of innovative AI products.