AI Product Lead – GenAI Pod

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic AI Product Lead to own the commercial success of a five-person Generative AI (GenAI) development pod, serving two core business departments. This is a high impact, cross-functional role where you will act as a product manager, strategist, and change agent identifying high-value GenAI opportunities, building custom workflows and applications, and leading the charge in driving department-wide adoption. You will be the critical link between business strategy and AI execution, with full accountability for the success of GenAI initiatives in your space.

About the Environment:

This role is embedded in a fast-growing digital-first business environment, where AI adoption is a key pillar of innovation. You’ll be given the autonomy to lead, the tools to deliver, and the support to grow in a future-forward team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic AI Adoption

• Lead discovery sessions, interviews, and data analysis to surface high-impact use cases aligned to P&L outcomes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change-management strategies including internal comms, enablement, SOP redesigns, and personalised learning paths.
• Actively embed GenAI into team workflows through collaboration and tailored initiatives.

2. Product Ownership & Delivery

• Translate business problems into user stories and a living, prioritised product backlog.
• Define success metrics, constraints, and delivery timelines for each initiative.
• Lead agile ceremonies and guide a squad of four developers through iterative sprints.
• Monitor post-launch performance and continuously optimise for value.

3. Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business users—translating needs, managing expectations, and promoting collaboration.
• Evangelise GenAI capabilities with demos, pilots, and proof-of-concept showcases.
• Mentor and coach power users to build grassroots AI champions within departments.

Skills & Experience:

• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of delivering products that directly impact financial results.
• AI Fluency: Hands-on experience with AI/ML or GenAI projects; comfortable speaking to both business and technical audiences.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage executives, inspire teams, and simplify complexity.
• Execution-Driven: Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and resilience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Key Success Metrics:

• Adoption Rate – Depth and breadth of GenAI usage across departments.
• Value Creation – Quantified impact via revenue uplift, cost savings, or risk mitigation delivered by your pod’s solutions