AI Product Manager

Aptonet is seeking an AI Product Manager responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of large IT product and project initiatives for a major electric utility client. This role involves driving product strategy, overseeing delivery teams, and ensuring successful project execution aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision aligned with organizational goals and customer needs
• Lead product development efforts and drive initiatives from concept through launch and post-launch iterations
• Coordinate all activities associated with major IT-related projects and ensure successful project completion
• Assemble and lead delivery teams (pods), assigning responsibilities and ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Develop project plans including scope, schedules, resource allocation, and timelines
• Monitor and report product and project performance to ensure alignment with objectives and roadmap
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation or contingency strategies
• Coordinate resources across multiple product-related initiatives to optimize delivery efficiency
• Ensure governance standards are followed within the product management domain
• Contribute to product portfolio strategy aligned with market trends, business goals, and customer feedback
• Monitor product portfolio performance and use data-driven insights to maximize value and ROI
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Drive strategic change initiatives and support organizational transformation efforts
• Facilitate customer feedback and incorporate insights into product decisions and development priorities
• Guide teams in implementing agile delivery practices and continuous improvement processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 7+ years of experience leading products, projects, or programs
• Strong experience managing complex IT initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify contributing factors, and select optimal solutions
• Strong communication and leadership skills to motivate and guide teams
• Ability to interact with stakeholders, customers, functional managers, and senior leadership
• Experience maintaining strong customer relationships and explaining technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
• Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• JIRA
• Computerized project management software such as MS-Project and PeopleSoft
• Client/server architecture
• System development and application development
• Database programming
• SQL
• Web-based application development using World Wide Web technologies
• Knowledge of statistics
• Software engineering methodology
• Experience translating business requirements into functional and operational capabilities
• Experience establishing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs)
• PMP certification
• Relevant Agile training or certifications
• Experience with process improvements and optimizations
• Experience with strategy and change management for an office function
• Experience within the utility industry