AI Architect / Product Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an AI Architect / Product Manager (Mid–Senior Level) to drive the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong, while also taking increasing ownership of product strategy, solution design, and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do:

• Design and develop AI-driven solutions aligned to business needs
• Translate business requirements into scalable AI architectures and product features
• Define and contribute to product roadmaps, backlogs, and prioritisation
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver AI initiatives
• Work within cloud environments to deploy and scale AI solutions
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of AI systems
• Monitor product and model performance and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to solution design decisions and technical direction
• Support and guide junior team members where required

Your Expertise:

• 3–5 years’ experience in an AI Architect and/or Product Manager role
• Ability to contribute to solution architecture and design decisions
• Increasing ownership of product strategy and delivery outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence decisions
• Ability to balance technical feasibility with business value
• Mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Understanding of trade-offs in AI tools, frameworks, and approaches
• Experience with Generative AI / LLMs
• Exposure to AI product delivery in enterprise environments
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles
• Familiarity with AI governance and ethical considerations

Qualifications:

• NQF Level 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT), including (but not limited to) Information Systems
• Certifications
  • Relevant Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred)

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and solution architecture
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ability to design end-to-end AI solutions
• Experience with data platforms, APIs, and system integrations
• Familiarity with product management practices (roadmaps, backlog management, Agile)
• Understanding of model lifecycle and deployment considerations
• Exposure to MLOps practices

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication with both technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Contract position
• Location: Johannesburg