Director AI Product Management

The Chapter Lead, AI Product Management, will oversee the strategic direction and execution of product management activities across AI Stream. This role involves fostering innovation and ensuring the delivery of exceptional product experiences. Leading a team of product managers, the Chapter Lead ensures AI products meet customer needs and market demands. Collaborating cross-functionally, the Chapter Lead will ensure products align with Olympus's ecosystem vision and contribute to sustainable growth. The role has global responsibility across all AI development sites (London, Tokyo, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting the strategic direction for product management, leading the development of product strategies, and ensuring these align with organisational objectives.
• Overseeing the product lifecycle, from inception to launch, and fostering a customer‑centric approach to product development.
• Conducting regular assessments of the quality of deliverables produced by Chapter members to ensure they meet organisational standards.
• Ensuring close alignment with the AI Stream Leads and other New Product Development Leads in the Olysense Ecosystem to identify and manage dependencies among products.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Managing a team of product managers, guiding talent management activities including recruitment, development, and performance evaluation.
• Coaching team members to align product management practices with business strategy and customer insights.

Strategic Leadership

In collaboration with other chapter leads and the AI Stream leadership team, the Chapter Lead will contribute to strategic initiatives by driving innovation in product management and aligning product strategies with Olympus’s overarching goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Product Vision

• Leading the development and articulation of a cohesive vision and strategy for the product management chapter.
• Collaborating with design, engineering, and cross‑functional teams to align product strategies with business objectives.
• Overseeing the creation and management of actionable product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with overarching platform governance.
• Continuously communicating with stakeholders to maintain vision and alignment to the platform roadmap.
• Staying updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Ensuring development and delivery timelines are met by working closely with development teams.
• Conducting risk and quality management assessments at a chapter level.

Product Backlog Management

• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of product backlogs, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Mapping out dependencies to develop realistic and efficient plans.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring project KPIs, schedules, and budgets are respected.
• Engaging with business stakeholders to collect requirements and present ideas for testing and further development.

Development Oversight

• Coordinating all stages of product creation, including design and development.
• Monitoring and evaluating product progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Preparing and maintaining product documentation (user and technical).
• Developing user stories that articulate end‑user needs and leverage these to improve overall product outcomes.
• Planning and preparing roll‑out, coordinating key stakeholders for project roll‑out where necessary.
• Supporting and engaging in change management activities related to the product.

People Management

• Leading, motivating, and developing the product managers, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s vision and cultivating a high‑performance, customer‑focused culture.
• Mentoring and guiding team members, conducting performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to support professional growth.
• Managing performance by setting clear objectives and responsibilities aligned with organisational OKRs, and monitoring progress.
• Promoting a user‑centric and innovative approach to product management, ensuring all product strategies deliver exceptional value and meet customer expectations.
• Encouraging continuous learning and professional development within the team, supporting career advancement, skill enhancement and a growth mindset.

Competencies

• Overseeing the full product lifecycle to meet customer/user needs and achieve financial targets.
• Conducting thorough assessments to identify market trends and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Utilising analytics and data interpretation to drive product strategy and improve user engagement.
• Evaluating product performance metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial targets.
• Implementing and overseeing agile frameworks to enhance product development efficiency and adaptability.
• Collaborating effectively with technical teams to ensure the feasibility and alignment of product initiatives.

Other Competencies

• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.
• Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Additional Competency

• Adapting approach and demeanour in real‑time to match shifting demands.