Product Owner, AI Solutions

Inhabit•Chandler, AZ

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inhabit operates a unique collective of tech-forward companies serving the residential, commercial, and short-term rental industries. Our team members deliver best-in-class software solutions and services while fostering innovation and collaboration with business leaders and industry experts. Inhabit believes that property managers are central to the success of the residential and short-term rental markets and delivers products built to empower them, their investors, and communities. Come help build the company you want to Inhabit. To learn more, visit inhabit.com. About Streamline Vacation Rental Software We are the industry leader in vacation rental software. Our clients use our cutting-edge technology and modern solutions to manage their entire property management operations: online bookings, maintenance, housekeeping accounting, etc. If you're interested in joining a team working to build a unique, world-class software with a relentless focus on the customer, you've come to the right place. We are looking for an experienced AI Product Owner to join our team. Are you a self-starter who can take control of minor/large projects with collaboration as needed? This may be the role for you!

Requirements

2 + years of experience as a Junior Product Owner, Product Owner, or similar role in a software or technology company with a focus on AI/ML project experience
Understanding of machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and data science fundamentals
AI literacy, prompt engineering, and ethical/regulatory awareness.
Experience in Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Asana, Figma, or similar platforms
Tech savvy, creative thinker with the ability to understand business needs and transform them into actionable product requirements
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Quick learner, detail oriented, and collaborative team player
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams
Experience working with multiple development teams.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vacation/corporate rental software, property management, or hospitality tech
Familiarity with APIs, data integrations, or accounting platforms
Understanding of XML/JSON

Responsibilities

Define, refine, and manage product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, goals, and opportunities for AI-driven enhancements
Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to gather and prioritize requirements, especially those involving AI features or automation
Identify key resource needs, dependencies, and complexities, including those unique to AI/ML projects (such as data requirements, model training, and validation)
Write clear, detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for both traditional and AI-powered features, ensuring documentation covers AI-specific considerations (e.g., explainability, data privacy, model performance)
Work closely with UI/UX designers and developers to refine product features, including those that leverage AI for improved user experience (e.g., smart recommendations, chatbots, predictive analytics)
Ensure seamless coordination with QA, engineering, customer support, and AI/ML teams to deliver robust, reliable AI features
Participate/Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and product demos, focused on AI features and gathering feedback for continuous improvement
Collaborate with Training, Support, and SMEs to update training guides and knowledge bases, including documentation on new AI features and their business value
Work directly with integration partners/vendors to ensure seamless connections via APIs, including those for AI services or data pipelines
Develop and lead webinars to introduce AI-powered feature releases and generate excitement about the product's AI capabilities
Perform user acceptance testing for AI/ML features, ensuring models meet user needs and ethical standards
Coordinate client surveys and focus groups to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and gather feedback on existing AI features
Conduct case studies with clients to identify needs/gaps, especially where AI could provide unique value
Research industry and competitors for trends and gaps, with a focus on AI advancements and best practices
Additional duties as assigned, including supporting the adoption and scaling of AI technologies within the product