AI Product Manager 2

As a vital contributor to the future of intelligent technology, you will have the unique opportunity to drive the next generation of AI-powered products, bridging the gap between complex technical execution and real-world business impact. Partnering with Aquent, you will join a global technology leader at the forefront of cloud innovation, where your leadership will directly shape the digital landscape and optimize critical operations on a massive scale.

About the Opportunity

Aquent is proud to partner with a global technology leader renowned for its innovation and transformative impact across industries. In this dynamic role, you will guide key applications through their entire lifecycle, transforming ambitious visions into high-quality software that defines industry standards. By strategically leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, you will solve complex business challenges, directly enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation within a world-class technological ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the application of product management methodology throughout the product lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into clear, actionable product specifications and features.
• Coordinate closely with development teams, UX designers, and other stakeholders to guide the software development process.
• Support comprehensive testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure products are defect-free and meet business needs.
• Manage product implementation, release communications, and provide ongoing production support.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead and mentor project resources, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Prepare and present compelling cost-benefit analyses and project updates to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Ensure the utilization of appropriate software development and project management processes.
• Strategically determine how machine learning and artificial intelligence can be applied to solve complex business challenges.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in product management or program management, specifically within a technical or software development context.
• Demonstrated expertise across the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proven ability to gather and define business and functional requirements, and translate them into product specifications.
• Experience in product/program delivery, including testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), production support, and incident management.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and scope.
• Ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications and business functions.
• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform systems environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• MBA or other related advanced degree.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar development collaboration platforms.
• Experience in supply chain operations, particularly within a cloud environment.
• People management and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, effectively managing competing priorities.
• Proven ability to quickly learn business processes and collaborate effectively with business partners at various organizational levels.