AI Product Manager

Jobgether; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruiter is seeking an AI Product Manager in South Africa. This role involves leading the development of AI-powered products to drive business impact across various regions. Responsibilities include defining product strategies, collaborating with engineering and data teams, and monitoring product performance. Candidates should have a strong background in AI product management, excellent communication skills, and an analytical mindset. The position offers competitive compensation and a remote-friendly work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Remote-friendly work environment

Opportunities for continuous learning

Health coverage and wellbeing benefits

Access to cutting-edge AI tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager working on AI, data, or machine-learning products.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, data pipelines, model lifecycle management, and product analytics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the end-to-end product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features.
• Monitor product performance to optimize outcomes and ensure adoption.

Skills

Product Management on AI

Understanding of AI technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a AI Product Manager in South Africa.

In this role, you will lead the development and enhancement of AI-powered products that drive measurable business impact across multiple regions. You will collaborate with engineering, data science, and business teams to define clear product strategies rooted in user needs and market insights. The position involves shaping feature roadmaps, ensuring high-quality delivery, and continuously iterating based on performance metrics. You will also help establish best practices for AI product development while contributing to a culture of innovation. With a strong focus on problem-solving, you will guide teams through ambiguity and deliver scalable, value-driven solutions.

Accountabilities

• Define the end-to-end product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including engineering, data science, and operations — to scope, prioritize, and deliver impactful features.
• Translate business needs and user feedback into detailed requirements and product specifications.
• Monitor product performance using analytics and experimentation to optimize outcomes and ensure scalable adoption.
• Lead product discovery, ideation, and validation processes to guide strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the successful launch and lifecycle management of AI products across multiple markets.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager working on AI, data, or machine-learning products.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, data pipelines, model lifecycle management, and product analytics.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into user-centric product requirements and business value.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing complex product roadmaps.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use metrics and experimentation to guide decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives.
• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility across global locations.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.Collaborative culture focused on innovation, impact, and growth.
• Health coverage and additional wellbeing benefits depending on location.
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools and resources.

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