AI Product Manager - Computer Vision Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career development

AI & Emerging Tech leadership

Impact on strategy

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced AI Product Manager focused on computer vision to shape product strategy for next‑gen visual intelligence solutions. You will bridge market needs, technology capabilities, and business goals across engineering, research, marketing and sales.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management with a strong AI/ML or CV background, launches successful tech products, and excels in stakeholder communication within an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management with a significant focus on AI, ML or computer vision.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy and roadmap for AI-powered computer vision products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer needs assessment.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and researchers to develop CV models and features.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage development sprints.
• Work with UX/UI designers to create intuitive user interfaces.
• Launch new products and features with marketing and sales teams.
• Analyze product performance metrics and iterate on improvements.

Skills

AI product management

Computer vision

Roadmap planning

Stakeholder management

Agile

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Business

Master's degree or MBA (plus)

Tools

AI/ML development tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced AI Product Manager with a strong focus on Computer Vision to join their growing team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This role is central to defining and driving the product strategy for cutting-edge AI-powered visual intelligence solutions. You will bridge the gap between market needs, technological capabilities, and business objectives, leading the development of products that leverage computer vision and machine learning. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the AI & Emerging Technologies landscape, a proven ability to manage the product lifecycle, and a passion for creating impactful user experiences. You will work closely with engineering, research, marketing, and sales teams to bring groundbreaking products to market. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of visual AI technology in a dynamic and growing market. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered computer vision products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers and researchers to develop and refine computer vision models and features.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage development sprints.
• Work with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and effective user interfaces.
• Launch new products and features, coordinating with marketing and sales teams.
• Analyze product performance metrics and iterate on product improvements.
• Act as the subject matter expert for computer vision products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on AI, machine learning, or computer vision.
• Proven experience launching successful technology products, preferably in the AI domain.
• Solid understanding of computer vision concepts (e.g., image recognition, object detection, segmentation) and their applications.
• Familiarity with AI/ML development processes and tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Be part of a leading company driving innovation in AI & Emerging Technologies.
• Direct impact on product strategy and development in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
• Dynamic and supportive team environment.