AI Product Manager

AI Product Manager needed for a 6 month hybrid contract role

Can be based 4 days a week from NYC downtown or Iselin NJ

No 3rd party candidates

• Manage roadmaps across all Platform pillars
• P&C Insurance background mandatory
• Strong stakeholder management skills, Need a doer type
• Ensure smooth communication across the business
• Active listener
• he Product Manager will work across all Platform pillars, strong focus in AI initiatives. Will not manage a team, will work with multiple teams, manage overall roadmaps, bring smooth communication within the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Product Manager AI

Job Summary:

The Product Manager - AI Platforms will own and manage the roadmap for AI and data strategy initiatives across all platform pillars. This role is responsible for driving alignment between business objectives and technology solutions, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration among stakeholders, and delivering innovative AI-driven products that support business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in insurance, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable product plans. This is a mid-level role requiring strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

Job Duties

• Define, maintain, and communicate the AI product roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and evolving business needs.
• Translate business objectives into actionable AI initiatives, balancing innovation with practical implementation timelines.
• Clearly articulate the AI roadmap and its business value to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units, technology teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and trust. Engage with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure transparency in decision-making.
• Continuously validate that AI initiatives align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and cultural considerations.
• Collaborate closely with technology teams (e.g., Data, Product) to understand integration points across roadmaps and ensure AI solutions complement existing platforms and applications.
• Lead efforts to drive adoption of AI solutions across the organization, including training and communication strategies.
• Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of AI capabilities that drive measurable business value.
• Identify and mitigate risks. Facilitate discussions across diverse stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and resolve conflicts effectively.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a relevant field.
• 5-7 years in product management or ownership roles.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and model lifecycle (training, deployment, monitoring). Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• Understanding of data quality, governance, and compliance (especially in regulated industries like insurance).
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, bias mitigation, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Ability to define KPIs for AI initiatives and measure ROI.
• Experience in creating business cases for AI investments.
• Skills in driving organizational adoption of AI solutions, including training and communication strategies.
• Insurance industry experience. Ability to identify AI use cases that deliver tangible value in commercial insurance.
• Familiarity with AI/data-driven products and strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing complex roadmaps and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe), backlog prioritization, and proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar (preferred).
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive