(INV) Manager, AI and Data Product Manager - Infrastructure, TC, UKI

AI Infrastructure Product Manager - Job Specification

Grade – Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an AI Product Manager to join our consulting practice, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions for our clients across Infrastructure and energy sectors. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth, business acumen, and stakeholder management excellence to transform complex business challenges into scalable AI products.

Your client impact

• Define and drive AI product strategy aligned with client business objectives and industry-specific challenges
• Identify opportunities for AI Products that deliver measurable business value
• Develop product roadmaps that balance innovation with practical implementation considerations

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategic priorities into clear, actionable technical specifications
• Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions and present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences with clarity and impact
• Work closely with client teams to translate business priorities into actionable product requirements. Support prioritisation of features based on business impact and feasibility.
• Manage expectations and maintain strong client relationships throughout delivery

• Collaborate with data engineers, solution architects and AI strategists to define technical solutions business problems
• Ensure data governance, privacy, and quality standards are met by collaborating with technical teams responsible for data lifecycle management.

• Lead agile product development teams in a consulting environment including management of product backlogs, sprint planning, and release cycles
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across technology, design, and business teams
• Support the preparation of compelling bid responses and proposals as part of solution sales lifecycle
• Monitor emerging AI technologies and advise on their strategic relevance to client solutions

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following industries: Infrastructure, Capital delivery, Asset Management and energy
• Proven track record of successfully delivering AI products from concept to production at scale
• Experience managing AI product lifecycle from concept to delivery. Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders
• Familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, UiPath, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure etc.)

Soft Skills

• Ability to foster growth and high performance among product teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills: Capable of translating complex AI concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in facilitation and workshop design, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified product vision.
• Continuous learning mindset - Commitment to staying ahead of rapidly evolving AI technologies, product management practices, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated ability to connect technical product capabilities to business outcomes and articulate how they drive measurable value.

Preferred Criteria

• Experience with generative AI, Agentic AI, large language models (LLMs), and AI enabled automation
• Product management certifications (CSPO, CPM, or similar)
• Prior experience at a Big 4 consulting firm or top-tier strategy/tech consultancy
• Published thought leadership or speaking engagements in AI/product management
• Experience supporting Senior Leadership in managing vendor relationships and technology partnerships
• Experience contributing to proposals and supporting pre-sales activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, AI Act) for AI products

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in relevant field
• Knowledge of sustainability and climate change challenges across industries
• Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors: Energy, Government, Transport, Power and Utilities, Telco and Media
• Experience working in industry, government or a management consultancy environment
• Ability to analyse data and deliver insightful, practical solutions
• Experience of managing teams, including internal staff, clients and wider stakeholders
• Experience of delivering presentations to senior audiences
• Skills and experience in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management