Sr. Manager Technical Product Owner - AI Products

TIAA•Charlotte, NC

3d•$146,000 - $207,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of AI-powered products from concept through launch. This role sits at the intersection of technology, strategy, and stakeholder management, requiring someone who can translate complex user needs into actionable product requirements while driving cross-functional teams toward successful outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency in AI/ML concepts with proven product ownership discipline and exceptional communication skills.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, or related technical role, with demonstrated ownership of product lifecycle from ideation to launch
Experience creating and managing Jira stories, epics, and backlogs in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience and familiarity with AI tools and platforms

Nice To Haves

7+ years of relevant product ownership experience, ideally within AI/ML product organizations
Proven experience building product roadmaps, releasing documentation, and rollout/training materials
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders including executives, technical teams, and end users
Strong analytical skills with experience building utilization matrices or similar data-driven prioritization tools
Ability to translate ambiguous or complex technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements for both technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Product Owner certification, or equivalent
Direct experience deploying or managing agentic AI systems, LLM-based applications, or intelligent automation platforms
Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, or similar) with understanding of compliance considerations in AI product development
Familiarity with change management frameworks and enterprise training program design

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders, end users, and technical teams to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into clear product specifications.
Develop and maintain product strategy and vision aligned with organizational goals, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable business value.
Create, prioritize, and manage detailed Jira epics, stories, and acceptance criteria that development teams can execute efficiently.
Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder reviews to maintain delivery momentum.
Build and maintain comprehensive product roadmaps that balance short-term delivery commitments with long-term strategic vision.
Communicate roadmap priorities and trade-offs to leadership and stakeholders.
Develop utilization matrices and adoption metrics to track feature usage, identify gaps, and inform prioritization decisions.
Prepare release notes, product documentation, and training materials that support successful feature adoption.
Design and execute rollout plans for new AI capabilities, including stakeholder socialization strategies, training programs, and change management approaches that drive user adoption and minimize disruption.
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, data science, design, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment throughout the product development lifecycle.