Senior Generative AI Product Manager — Midrand (Hybrid)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock options or bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an AI Product Manager to lead the development of next-generation generative AI products. You will define vision, strategy, and roadmap, collaborating with AI/ML researchers, engineers, marketing, and sales.

The role requires 5+ years in product management with 2+ years in AI/ML, experience with LLMs or diffusion models, and strong market research, storytelling, and cross-functional leadership. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of product management, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML products.
• Demonstrated experience with generative AI models (LLMs, diffusion models) and their applications.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, development processes, and technical challenges.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, roadmaps, and specifications.
• Excellent market research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for generative AI products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities.
• Translate user needs into detailed product specs and user stories.
• Prioritize features and manage the product backlog.
• Collaborate with AI/ML research and engineering teams throughout development.
• Define and track key product metrics and success criteria.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans with marketing and sales.
• Advocate for customer needs and product improvements internally.
• Stay updated on advancements in generative AI and related tech.
• Manage lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration.

Skills

Generative AI product management

Market research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Agile / backlog prioritization

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

MBA or Master’s preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an AI Product Manager to lead the development of next-generation generative AI products. You will define vision, strategy, and roadmap, collaborating with AI/ML researchers, engineers, marketing, and sales.

The role requires 5+ years in product management with 2+ years in AI/ML, experience with LLMs or diffusion models, and strong market research, storytelling, and cross-functional leadership. Hybrid work options available.