Product Owner (AI) – Manchester Hybrid
Oliver James
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £55,000
About the Role
We are seeking a Product Owner with a strong focus on AI/ML products who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys working closely with small, high-impact teams. You will lead initiatives involving AI-driven system upgrades, data platform modernization, and greenfield builds, collaborating directly with director-level stakeholders to align technical innovation with business outcomes. Your work will help shape intelligent solutions that drive measurable value through automation, personalization, and data insights.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage the product backlog with a focus on AI/ML feature development, turning business needs into actionable user stories and clear acceptance criteria.
* Lead end-to-end initiatives involving AI-powered applications, from data ingestion and model deployment to user‑facing functionality.
* Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to align technical execution with business goals.
* Partner with director‑level stakeholders to understand strategic AI objectives, prioritize use cases, and gain buy‑in for roadmap decisions.
* Work closely with UX and QA teams to ensure AI features are intuitive, ethical, and deliver high‑quality user experiences.
* Ensure timely delivery in a fast‑paced agile environment, adapting priorities to emerging AI trends and user feedback.
* Define and track AI‑specific KPIs such as model accuracy, precision/recall, and business impact metrics.
* Act as the voice of the customer, advocating for responsible AI adoption and transparency across the product lifecycle.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Product Owner (or similar role) working on AI/ML or data‑driven products in agile/scrum teams.
* Demonstrated success leading AI product development, including model integrations, intelligent workflows, or predictive analytics.
* Strong ability to translate complex AI concepts into business language for executive stakeholders.
* Experience working with data scientists, ML engineers, or AI research teams.
* Familiarity with AI tools and technologies (e.g., model training pipelines, cloud ML services, LLMs).
* Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, evolving environments, balancing short‑term delivery with scalable AI strategy.
* Strong backlog management, prioritization, and decision‑making skills, especially around AI technical trade‑offs.
* Technical aptitude with a solid understanding of how AI systems are built, trained, and deployed.
If this role sounds like your next career move, click “APPLY” or email contact@oliverjames.com.
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