AI Product Owner

The role

The AI Product Owner defines, prioritizes, and manages the delivery of AI-enabled products, capabilities, and automation solutions. This role serves as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams to improve business performance through artificial intelligence and intelligent automation.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the strategic roadmap for AI-enabled products and automation.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
• Manage product backlogs, requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor vendor-delivered AI capabilities and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate business processes to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical, data, security, legal, and compliance teams.
• Define product requirements, success criteria, and governance standards.
• Ensure AI solutions comply with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead functional support and continuous improvement of deployed AI capabilities.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing, pilot programs, and release readiness.

Required qualifications

• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
• Flexible to changing needs.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Good at follow-up.
• Willingness to get hands on with the product.
• Works well with a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of AI principles and planning.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Reliable and consistent internet connection.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of product management, business systems, or technology experience
• Experience with AI, automation, digital transformation, or enterprise applications
• Product Owner, Agile, or Scrum certification
• Experience working with cross-functional business and technical teams
• Knowledge of AI governance, security, and data privacy best practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance (PPO High Deductible or Copay plans) with Wellness Program and Teledoc
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Full and Limited Purpose
• Dental Insurance Options
• Vision Insurance Options
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Profit-Sharing Program
• 401(k) Program
• Travel Incentive
• Employer-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

About the company

Apex IT is a global consulting firm that provides services to transform customer, employee, and student experiences. They provide enterprise solutions including CRM and related applications using Salesforce and Oracle expertise.