Mission:

As the Data & AI Product Management Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our data and AI product portfolio. This role involves developing and executing product strategies, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful delivery of AI-powered solutions that meet market needs and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, with a strong background in data science, AI and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

What will be your responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision: Define and articulate the product vision, strategy and roadmap for the data and AI product portfolio, aligned with the companys overall objectives;

• Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture;

• Product Development: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation and development to launch and post-launch optimization. Ensure that products are delivered on time, within scope and with high quality;

• Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap that outlines key milestones, deliverables and timelines;

• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, business analysts, marketing, sales and customers to gather requirements, prioritize features and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Product Development: Lead the product development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing and release. Ensure that AI models and data solutions meet high standards of quality, scalability and performance;

• Work closely with data scientists, engineers, hardware teams and other team members to deliver innovative AI and data solutions;

• Manage the product backlog, including writing clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria;

• Prioritize and sequence the backlog according to business value and customer needs;

• Lead sprint planning and reviews;

• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement;

• Monitor product performance and gather feedback to inform future development;

• Own the end-to-end delivery of the Data & AI products within your portfolio;

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and data.

Profile and requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field;

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in the tech industry, with a focus on data and artificial intelligence products. Previous leadership experience is required;

• Strong understanding of AI and data technologies, including machine learning, big data and data analytics. Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, data analytics and data engineering. Experience with AI platforms, tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn);

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ability to effectively present to and influence senior executives and diverse audiences;

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams;

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira);

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making;

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans and requirements;

• Hands-on with solid technical acumen;

• A passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends;

• Ideally, in possession of Product Owner certification (e.g. Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®).

What we have to offer you

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience
• Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
• Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TEKEVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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