AI Product owner with Strategy Consulting Experience

Job Description: AI Strategy Lead

We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented AI Strategy & Innovation Lead to drive the exploration, identification, and strategic application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across our diverse business processes. This critical role will be responsible for understanding our current operations, identifying opportunities for AI-driven improvements and efficiencies, and developing a comprehensive roadmap for AI adoption. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across all business units to define use cases, assess feasibility, and create recommendations that deliver tangible business value.

Responsibilities:

AI Opportunity Identification:

* Conduct thorough analyses of existing business processes across various departments (e.g., operations, sales, marketing, customer service, finance, HR) to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for AI leverage.

* Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI technologies and their potential applications across different industries and business functions.

* Actively listen and ask insightful questions to thoroughly grasp the nuances of specific business challenges.

* Facilitate design thinking workshops and brainstorming sessions with business stakeholders to uncover potential AI use cases.

* Partner with the AI Solution Architect to determine the appropriate branch of AI to use to solve the identified opportunities.

AI Strategy Development:

* Develop a comprehensive AI strategy roadmap outlining prioritized AI initiatives, timelines, resource requirements, and expected business outcomes.

* Define clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for AI adoption across different business areas.

* Collaborate with AI Solution Architect and data science teams to assess the technical feasibility and data requirements for potential AI solutions.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:

* Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all business units, including executive leadership, department heads, and subject matter experts.

* Communicate the potential benefits and implications of AI adoption to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Facilitate cross-functional teams to define project scope, requirements, and success metrics for AI initiatives.

Project Initiation & Support:

* Support the initial phases of AI projects, including defining business cases, conducting proof-of-concepts (POCs), and evaluating vendor solutions.

* Collaborate with project management and technical teams to ensure successful implementation and deployment of AI solutions.

Qualifications

* Demonstrated understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, including machine learning, intelligent document processing, generative AI, Agentic AI, natural language processing, and their practical applications in business.

* Experience in identifying and evaluating opportunities for leveraging technology to solve business problems and drive efficiency.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

* Proven ability to influence and build consensus across diverse teams.

* Experience in developing strategic roadmaps and business cases.

* Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Product Owner: 10 years (Required)
• AI: 5 years (Required)
• Strategy Consulting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ely, MN 55731 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ely, MN 55731: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $70