AI Architect / Product Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)
• 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

• 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

• Contract position
• Location: Johannesburg