AI and Automation Technical Product Owner

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

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This role is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind which would include H1B, F1-OPT Student Visa etc;
Please note, this role is a hybrid role with 3 days on site at our corporate office in West Michigan

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced AI and Automation Technical Product Owner to lead the business, IT and implementation of cutting-edge AI and automation solutions. This role requires a blend of strategic vision, business analysis, technical expertise, and a strong understanding of product management and use cases. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of innovative and effective AI and automation products that meet business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy and Vision: Assist leadership in developing and communicating a clear product vision and strategy for AI and automation solutions that align with the company’s goals and market demands.
• Roadmap Development: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap that outlines the development and release schedule of AI and automation features and products.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with stakeholders, including executives, engineers, data scientists, and clients, to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Product Development: Lead the product development lifecycle across multiple development teams, from ideation and design to development, testing, and deployment, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and potential challenges in the AI and automation space.
• Customer Focus: Engage with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into the product development process to enhance user satisfaction.
• Technical Expertise: Assist the AI and Automation Center of Excellence team in providing technical guidance and support to the development teams, helping to remove blockers, and ensuring the implementation of best practices and innovative AI and automation techniques.
• Performance Monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of AI and automation products, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation and provide training and support to internal teams and customers.
• Communication:  Communicate status, issues and risks to the leadership team on a weekly basis.  Communicate out the value of the program to executives and stakeholders through leadership meetings and Town Hall meetings to help promote the program across the organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably with a focus on AI and automation technologies.
• Experience in Power Automate, Open AI, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Agent and AI Services.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, automation tools, and related technologies, or the capability and aptitude to learn these tools and platforms quickly.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product development from concept to launch.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer-centric mindset, with experience in gathering and incorporating customer feedback into product development.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum frameworks, and the ability to lead Agile development teams and assist in removing blockers across multiple trains.
• Innovation: Passion for innovation and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI and automation.