Product Director, AI/ML

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Job Details

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Principal Product Manager to lead the development of AI and machine learning-based solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our AI product portfolio, translating complex technologies into impactful business applications. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders in data science, engineering, customer success, and business leadership to deliver innovative AI capabilities that solve real-world problems. 

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI applications and capabilities. 
• Lead end-to-end product development for complex AI solutions, including LLM-based and ML-based products. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into technical product requirements. 
• Prioritise product features and decisions based on business impact, technical feasibility, and user needs. 
• Apply product frameworks and decision-making models to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders. 
• Conduct market and user research to identify opportunities and validate product direction. 
• Own product performance metrics and iterate based on feedback and data insights. 
• Champion responsible and ethical AI practices throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Prepare and lead case study evaluations during the hiring process to assess candidate fit. 

Requirements

• Proven experience in building AI/ML products, ideally from zero to one. 
• Strong technical understanding of AI systems, including architecture, data pipelines, and model integration. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders across CS, tech, data science, and business leadership. 
• Experience applying product management frameworks in technical environments. 
• Ability to break down complex problems, prioritise effectively, and drive clarity in decision-making. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Background in product management with a focus on AI; engineering experience is a plus but not required. 
• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS/Azure/GCP, and agile methodologies. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related field. 
• 5+ years in product management, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML solutions. 
• Experience in launching AI products that achieved strong adoption and business impact. 
• Understanding of ethical and regulatory considerations in AI development. 

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Country

United Kingdom

Why Join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.