Director, Data & AI Product Management

Element Solutions Inc•Norwalk, CT

22h

About The Position

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy. Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence. We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. Element Solutions Inc is searching for a strategic, business-savvy, technically literate leader, to drive and own end-to-end lifecycle of Data, AI, Automation and analytics products within the enterprise. As key leader within ESI’s growing Data and AI office, this role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership – translating business needs into technical requirements, defining and prioritizing use cases, overseeing delivery, and maximizing value from investments. This role will manage a team of project managers and analysts and perform additional management and administrative functions within the department. The ideal candidate will be a true business partner, with strong technical and interpersonal and skills, and must develop strong relationships while managing expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in developing and scaling the organization’s AI and Automation capabilities.

Requirements

10+ years in product management, consulting, digital/AI solution delivery
5+ years designing and leading AI and automation product lifecyles
Comprehensive knowledge in areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation
BPMN/business process modeling and redesign
Strong business and technical acumen with ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
Understanding of agentic automation, RAG, prompt/pattern design, vector database fundamentals, HITL design
Strong understanding of various cloud-based data platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, AWS, etc
Proven ability to lead and manage all phases of a project lifecycle (SDLC, Agile). Hands-on experience with Jira, MS Project required
Knowledge of PMO, CMM and Six Sigma methodologies and standards
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization, providing the appropriate level of detail on the right information, in an international, multi-cultural work environment
Strong oral, written communication skills and presentation skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management, as well as those who are less technical

Nice To Haves

Chemical Industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own execution of the organization’s Data, AI, Automation, and Analytics portfolio – develop and manage the Product Management Office
Collaborate with business stakeholders across functions to discover business needs and surface high-value AI and Automation use cases
Translate business problems and needs into clear product definition, functional requirements, success criteria, value drivers, KPIs
Manage full product lifecycle: value hypothesis, prioritization, experimentation, build, deployment, scale and adoption
Work closely with data scientists, AI and data engineers, and other technical teams to scope and prioritize initiatives
Drive adoption across all levels of the organization, ensuring usage of and value created by AI technology, and adherence to change in business processes
Develop and deliver change management mechanisms to ensure adoption and scaling of AI and Automation solutions
Develop value frameworks measuring effectiveness of the portfolio

Benefits

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan.
In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

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