Senior AI Product Strategist

Wiley Global Technology • St Louis, MN

5h

About The Position

We're seeking a Senior AI Product Strategist to lead the design and development of enterprise AI products from concept through production deployment. This role requires a unique blend of strategic product thinking , business acumen, cross-functional team coordination, and a strong understanding of AI technologies to build scalable AI solutions in workplace learning environments. The ideal candidate will shape the vision and roadmap for AI-powered B2B products and work with architects, developers, and other cross-functional teams to drive the vision forward . You'll balance rapid delivery , profitable AI product strategy , and legal, compliance, security , bias and regulatory alignment . Although this is first and foremost a product strategy position, a technical background with engineering abilities is a plus.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, AI/Machine Learning, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5 + years leading AI and/or technical product development from concept through production launch .
• Experience with building both 0 – 1 (from scratch) and continuous improvement /iterative improvement .
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, RAG architecture, vector databases, semantic search, and prompt engineering techniques .
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative AI-powered products
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and understand platform capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to train and enable cross-functional teams with no prior AI experience, translating complex technical concepts across organizational levels
• Experience developing AI governance frameworks, risk management documentation, and compliance protocols aligned with industry standards
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills with track record of securing buy-in through data-driven business cases
• Proven ability to write comprehensive documentation, strategic roadmaps, and product specifications
• Strong decision-making skills balancing speed to market, technical feasibility, risk management, and cost optimization
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams including engineers, data scientists, content specialists, legal, and business stakeholders with minimal supervision
• Understanding of AI safety, bias testing, fairness evaluation, data privacy, and security protocols for responsible AI implementation
• Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, cross-functional coordination, and managing competing priorities
• Commitment to responsible AI development, ethical implementation, continuous learning, and adapting to evolving AI landscape

Nice To Haves

• Bonus if candidate has python experience and/or has built POCs from the ground up before.

Responsibilities

• Define product requirements and collaborate with technical teams to deliver AI capabilities such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search
• Lead complete AI product development lifecycle from concept to production deployment, including authoring product documentation, defining success metrics, and managing cross-functional execution
• Work with other product team members to incorporate AI throughout Wiley’s suite of workplace learning solutions.
• Partner with UX, content, and engineering teams to shape conversational experiences and prompt strategies
• Author comprehensive AI governance frameworks including risk management, ethics guidelines, safety guardrails, and compliance documentation aligned with industry standards
• Ensure quality standards are met through collaboration with QA and data teams
• T rain and enable cross-functional teams (engineering, content, QA, legal, data science) in AI-first practices, translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Align product vision with pricing, technical feasibility and content strategy
• Present AI strategy and product progress to executive leadership, secure buy-in for strategic decisions, and manage stakeholder alignment across competing priorities
• Influence architectural decisions through product strategy and business impact analysis
• Establish data collection and analytics frameworks for user interaction patterns, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement feedback loops
• Ensure product documentation supports scalability, adoption, and cross-functional understanding
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure cost-effective and scalable AI solutions
• Work closely with data teams to align product goals with data strategy and insights
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and security teams on data privacy protocols, bias testing, fairness evaluation, and regulatory alignment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees