AI Product Manager – Predictive Analytics & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Team events

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager focused on predictive analytics to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered products in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will collaborate with engineering, data science, and design to translate complex AI capabilities into compelling user experiences.

The role demands leadership in product development, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on management of backlogs while monitoring market trends and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years in product management with focus on AI/data science products.
• Experience launching predictive analytics or AI-powered products.
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms and data science principles.
• Experience working with engineering and data science teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Based in Stellenbosch or willing to work on-site in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Define vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven predictive analytics products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Gather and prioritize product and user requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate requirements with data scientists and AI engineers into specs.
• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Develop go-to-market strategies with marketing and sales teams.
• Track key product metrics to measure success and inform improvements.
• Evangelize the product internally and externally.
• Manage backlogs and ensure timely feature delivery.
• Stay informed about trends in AI, ML, and predictive analytics.

Skills

AI/ML knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Education

CS/Engineering/Business degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager focused on predictive analytics to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered products in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will collaborate with engineering, data science, and design to translate complex AI capabilities into compelling user experiences.

The role demands leadership in product development, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on management of backlogs while monitoring market trends and performance metrics.