We are seeking
a highly experienced
AI & Data Product Manager
to lead the strategy,
development, and delivery of cutting-edge AI- and data-driven products. This
role sits at the intersection of business, data science, and engineering,
owning the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML products while ensuring ethical,
scalable, and value-driven outcomes.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Define,
own, and execute the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for AI & data
products
·
Translate
business objectives into clear Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and user
stories
·
Prioritize
features, use cases, and backlogs based on business value, feasibility, and
risk
·
Lead
cross-functional collaboration with Data Science, Engineering, UX, and Business
teams
·
Manage
the full AI/ML lifecycle: development, deployment, monitoring, retraining, and
optimization
·
Ensure
Responsible AI practices including fairness, transparency, governance, and
compliance
·
Define
and track product KPIs, success metrics, and business outcomes
·
Oversee
data quality, governance, integration, and analytics platforms
·
Drive
stakeholder alignment, executive communication, and product evangelism
·
Coordinate
A/B testing, experimentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
·
Ensure
security, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., POPIA and global standards)
·
Lead
documentation, user enablement, training, and adoption initiatives
Must-Have
Skills & Competencies
·
Strong
understanding of AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and analytics platforms
·
Hands-on
experience with SQL, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
·
Proven
Product Management expertise using Agile / Scrum methodologies
·
Experience
writing PRDs, managing backlogs, and owning roadmaps
·
Strong
stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
·
Familiarity
with MLOps, model monitoring, version control, and deployment practices
Good-to-Have
Skills
·
Experience
with Kubernetes, Docker, and scalable architectures
·
Exposure
to Ruby on Rails and/or Java
·
Knowledge
of NVIDIA H200 GPU environments or high-performance AI infrastructure
·
Experience
in Business Analytics or Business Administration
·
MBA,
Computer Science, AI, or related advanced qualification
Screening
Focus – Must-Have Validation
·
Hands-on
experience managing AI/ML product lifecycles
·
Proven
ability to translate business problems into AI/data solutions
·
Strong
experience in cloud-based data and AI platforms
·
Demonstrated
stakeholder management at senior/executive level

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.