Sabenza IT

AI & Data Product Manager/Owner

Sabenza IT  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


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


Requirements


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

About Sabenza IT

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.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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