Data & AI Product Owner (IT)

Job title: Data & AI Product Owner Contract Length: 1 year Location: London (hybrid) IR35: Inside Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Product Owner with a strong consulting mindset to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered data products and enterprise data platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology, identify high-value AI opportunities, define product roadmaps, and drive adoption of Data & AI solutions that create measurable business outcomes. This role requires deep experience in Product Management, AI/GenAI, Data Analytics, Data Platforms, Stakeholder Engagement, and Digital Transformation. The candidate should be capable of advising senior business leaders on how AI can transform processes, improve productivity, reduce costs, and unlock new business value. Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and value realization for Data & AI products.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI, GenAI, Analytics, and Automation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping business teams translate challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions.
• Drive product discovery, business case development, value estimation, and prioritization.
• Lead AI use cases involving Copilot, AI Agents, RAG, Knowledge Assistants, Intelligent Automation, Predictive Analytics, and GenAI solutions.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, and Business teams to deliver products aligned with business objectives.
• Own product backlog, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product releases.
• Define and track KPIs, adoption metrics, business outcomes, and ROI.
• Drive AI adoption, change management, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Ensure Responsible AI, Data Governance, Security, and Compliance principles are embedded within product design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Product Management, Consulting, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation.
• Strong experience as a Data Product Owner, AI Product Owner, Product Manager, or Management Consultant.
• Deep understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Enterprise Data Platforms.
• Experience with AI ecosystems including: Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Databricks Mosaic AI, MLflow, AI Agents and Knowledge Assistants
• Strong knowledge of Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Analytics, and modern cloud data platforms.
• Ability to create product strategies, business cases, investment proposals, and executive-level presentations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, consulting, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Product Management, and Value Delivery frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Commodity Trading, Supply Chain, Energy, Manufacturing, or Large Enterprise Data Programs.
• Experience leading AI transformation and AI adoption initiatives.
• Exposure to Prompt Engineering, AI Governance, and Responsible AI practices.
• MBA or equivalent consulting experience is preferred.

Success Measures

• Increased adoption of AI and GenAI solutions across business functions.
• Measurable productivity gains and business value delivered through AI.
• Strong product adoption, customer satisfaction, and stakeholder engagement.
• Accelerated delivery of Data & AI products and innovation initiatives.
• Clear realization of business outcomes, ROI, and operational efficiencies.

Ideal profile: A hybrid of Product Owner + Management Consultant + AI Strategist who can engage executives, identify business opportunities, shape AI strategy, define use cases, and drive delivery of enterprise-scale Data & AI products from concept to value realization. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.