Product Owner – Artificial Intelligence

Responsibilities

• In cross-functional teams, you will drive and manage projects in the field of Artificial Intelligence, encompassing Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI
• Support the preparation and execution of AI projects: from defining scope and roadmap planning, through agile execution, to conducting lessons learned that can be integrated into new projects
• As part of a dynamic team, you will engage with users from different ZEISS departments, assess and plan AI-related tasks, and report outcomes and results
• Enable our experts to focus on technical, high-quality solutions
• Serve as the interface between our technical experts and various ZEISS departments to create outstanding software products.

Requirements

• An excellent university degree (Ph.D. is a plus) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or equivalent
• The ability to understand the technical architecture of AI solutions and state-of-the-art web applications
• Experience in feature engineering, unsupervised & supervised learning, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and model deployment and operation in the cloud
• A good understanding of balancing innovative flexibility at the edge with the benefits of standardization at the core
• At least 3 years of professional experience in project management of AI solutions
• Professional experience as a Product Owner
• Experience managing project budgets
• Experience in stakeholder management
• Experience with cloud-deployed AI solutions for clients
• The ability to understand customer needs and solve real-world problems
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Basic knowledge of corporate data governance best practices (e.g., working with confidential data)
• Fluent English and German language skills