AI Product Manager - Remote, Strategy & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an AI Product Manager to lead strategy and development of AI-powered products from East London, with remote-flexible options. You will define vision, roadmaps, and feature sets, collaborating with engineering, design, and marketing to bring innovative AI solutions to market.

The role requires strong AI/ML knowledge, market insight, and excellent leadership, enabling you to drive product lifecycles and deliver significant business value within the Emerging Technologies space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management with a significant focus on AI, machine learning, or emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their applications across industries.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product strategy, vision, and roadmap for AI‑driven products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify new product opportunities.
• Translate customer needs and business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize product features and manage the product backlog based on value and feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and design teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Launch new products and features with marketing and sales for go‑to‑market success.

Skills

Product strategy

AI/ML knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 seeks an AI Product Manager to lead strategy and development of AI-powered products from East London, with remote-flexible options. You will define vision, roadmaps, and feature sets, collaborating with engineering, design, and marketing to bring innovative AI solutions to market.

The role requires strong AI/ML knowledge, market insight, and excellent leadership, enabling you to drive product lifecycles and deliver significant business value within the Emerging Technologies space.