AI Product Manager - Natural Language Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with home office allowance

Professional development and training

Stock options package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary AI Product Manager with NLP specialization to drive strategy and product development for AI-powered solutions. You will lead cross‑functional teams, translate research into customer‑centric features, and define roadmaps that deliver business value in a remote, globally distributed setting.

The role requires 5+ years in product management with a strong NLP/AI background, experience with agile processes, and a data‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in product management with significant AI/ML focus.
• Solid understanding of NLP concepts (LLMs, sentiment analysis, text generation, chatbots).
• Proven ability to define strategy, roadmaps, and launches.
• Experience with agile development and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for NLP‑focused AI products.
• Perform market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and specs.
• Prioritize backlog based on value, needs, and feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering and research through development lifecycle.
• Track KPIs to measure success and guide future work.
• Engage customers and stakeholders for feedback and validation.
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies with marketing and sales teams.
• Stay current with NLP, ML, and AI advances; champion the product vision.

Skills

Product management

NLP concepts

Agile methodologies

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

UX awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary AI Product Manager with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to drive the strategy and development of innovative AI-powered products. This role is central to translating cutting‑edge NLP research into user‑centric solutions that deliver significant business value. You will work closely with engineering, research, design, and marketing teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and guide the execution of product development. This position offers a fully remote work arrangement, enabling collaboration with a global talent pool. We are looking for a product leader who is passionate about the potential of AI and possesses a strong understanding of NLP technologies and market trends. The successful candidate will be adept at bridging the gap between technical possibilities and market needs, ensuring our client remains at the cutting edge of AI product innovation. The **George, Western Cape, ZA** area, while not a direct work location, is part of the broad operational reach of our client's impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for NLP-focused AI products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify product opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and research teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) to measure success and inform future development.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback and validate product direction.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and work with marketing and sales teams for product launches.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in NLP, machine learning, and AI.
• Champion the product vision internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on AI or machine learning products.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts and technologies (e.g., LLMs, sentiment analysis, text generation, chatbots).
• Proven ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and launch successful products.
• Experience working with agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non‑technical teams in a remote setting.
• Experience in user experience (UX) design principles is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and AI services.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Remote work flexibility with a dedicated home office allowance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Stock options package.
• Dynamic and innovative work culture.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI technologies and research.
• Employee referral program with attractive rewards.