Location: Rehmanabad, Rawalpindi
Job Type: Full-time, onsite, 9am- 5pm
Department: IT
Job Overview:
The Product Owner is responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of AI-driven products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs. This role demands deep market understanding, technical proficiency, and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable deliverables. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders, engineers, and designers to build innovative, high-impact AI-powered solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define and articulate a compelling product vision aligned with business objectives and AI market trends.
- Create and maintain a product roadmap informed by market research and competitive intelligence.
- Prioritize features and initiatives based on data-driven insights, business value, and customer feedback.
- Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies to incorporate into strategic planning.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Serve as the primary link between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and executive leadership.
- Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories.
- Gather ongoing feedback from users, customers, and partners to inform product evolution.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Sales teams to shape product positioning and go-to-market strategies.
Product Development & Execution
- Own and manage the product backlog, defining user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Partner with engineers, data scientists, and designers to deliver high-performing AI solutions.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-ups.
- Make data-informed decisions using analytics, user feedback, and performance metrics.
- Monitor development progress and proactively address blockers to meet timelines.
Market & Competitive Analysis
- Conduct deep market research to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in AI technology.
- Benchmark competitors and refine the product for unique market positioning.
- Use A/B testing, user analytics, and performance metrics to refine product features.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define key KPIs to measure product success across engagement, adoption, and ROI.
- Iterate and enhance features based on data and feedback loops.
- Promote a culture of experimentation and innovation across product teams.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager, preferably in AI, SaaS, or emerging tech domains.
- Strong understanding of AI, ML, and data science concepts as they apply to product development.
- Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies with hands-on backlog and sprint management.
- Experience delivering product roadmaps with a focus on high-impact features and usability.
- Proficient in tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar product management platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles, UX/UI principles, and cloud-based architectures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with AI-powered applications, APIs, or ML platforms.
- Background in SaaS product lifecycle and GTM strategies.