Job Description
The AI Product Manager is a pivotal, senior individual contributor role responsible for accelerating Victaulics AI adoption across the enterprise. This position bridges business strategy, technical execution, and program communication - translating complex AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes that advance Victaulics position as a global manufacturing leader.
Reporting directly to the Manager of AI Technologies, this role will serve as the primary interface between business stakeholders and the AI Program, drive cross-functional collaboration, and communicate findings and roadmaps to Victaulic leadership. The ideal candidate brings a blend of product management rigor, AI fluency, and executive presence.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Executive Communication
• Define, own, and continuously refine the product vision for AI-integrated solutions across Victaulics enterprise • Develop and maintain multi-year strategic roadmaps for AI product lines • Present AI product strategy, program progress, and business case analyses to senior leadership and key stakeholders • Lead cross-functional teams through the complete product development lifecycle, from ideation through deployment and adoption • Build, manage, and prioritize the AI product backlog aligned to business value and strategic objectives
Product Development & Innovation
• Drive AI application development in partnership with AI Engineering, ensuring solutions meet defined business requirements • Implement agile methodologies to enable rapid iteration, market responsiveness, and continuous improvement • Evaluate and recommend AI platforms, tools, and frameworks - including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and ML solutions • Guide initiatives from concept through launch, balancing innovation with pragmatic execution • Collaborate with the AI Tools & Automation team to identify automation opportunities that amplify program ROI
Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels - from frontline SMEs to C-Suite executives • Facilitate clear, structured communication between technical teams, business units, and senior leadership • Serve as the primary liaison to the ePMO, managing project intake, approval requests, and funding submissions • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to continuously inform and validate product strategy • Engage with internal customers to gather insights, validate product direction, and measure adoption outcomes
AI Governance & Program Enablement
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to Victaulics AI governance standards, risk frameworks, and security protocols • Partner with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams to assess vendor security and data privacy implications • Contribute to the development and refinement of AI governance policies and deployment checklists • Champion AI literacy across the organization by supporting training initiatives and executive education programs
Education & Experience
Skills & Competencies
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related technical field; MBA a plus • Executive presence - ability to synthesize complexity and communicate with clarity to C-Suite and Board-level audiences • 5+ years in product management, product development, or technology program delivery • Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with near-term execution priorities • 2+ years of direct experience managing or launching AI/ML or Generative AI products • Proven ability to lead without authority across matrixed, cross-functional organizations • Demonstrated success building multi-year technology roadmaps and presenting to executive audiences • Strong business case development and financial modeling skills • Strong understanding of AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and cloud-based AI services • Excellence in verbal and written communication, storytelling, and executive presentation • Experience with AWS Bedrock, Azure AI, or comparable platforms strongly preferred • Proficiency with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, monday.com, or similar) • Familiarity with Data & AI Governance frameworks and oversight practices • Understanding of software development principles and cybersecurity concepts as they apply to AI deployments • Experience with RPA, Process Mining, or enterprise automation platforms a plus • High degree of intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating ambiguity in rapidly evolving technology landscapes • Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments preferred