Director, Data & AI Product Management

Who are we looking for?

Element Solutions Inc is searching for a strategic, business-savvy, technically literate leader, to drive and own end-to-end lifecycle of Data, AI, Automation and analytics products within the enterprise. As key leader within ESI’s growing Data and AI office, this role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership – translating business needs into technical requirements, defining and prioritizing use cases, overseeing delivery, and maximizing value from investments. This role will manage a team of project managers and analysts and perform additional management and administrative functions within the department.

The ideal candidate will be a true business partner, with strong technical and interpersonal and skills, and must develop strong relationships while managing expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in developing and scaling the organization’s AI and Automation capabilities.

What will you be doing?

• Own execution of the organization’s Data, AI, Automation, and Analytics portfolio – develop and manage the Product Management Office
• Collaborate with business stakeholders across functions to discover business needs and surface high-value AI and Automation use cases
• Translate business problems and needs into clear product definition, functional requirements, success criteria, value drivers, KPIs
• Manage full product lifecycle: value hypothesis, prioritization, experimentation, build, deployment, scale and adoption
• Work closely with data scientists, AI and data engineers, and other technical teams to scope and prioritize initiatives
• Drive adoption across all levels of the organization, ensuring usage of and value created by AI technology, and adherence to change in business processes
• Develop and deliver change management mechanisms to ensure adoption and scaling of AI and Automation solutions
• Develop value frameworks measuring effectiveness of the portfolio

Who are You?

• 10+ years in product management, consulting, digital/AI solution delivery
• 5+ years designing and leading AI and automation product lifecyles
• Comprehensive knowledge in areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation
• BPMN/business process modeling and redesign
• Strong business and technical acumen with ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Understanding of agentic automation, RAG, prompt/pattern design, vector database fundamentals, HITL design
• Strong understanding of various cloud-based data platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, AWS, etc
• Proven ability to lead and manage all phases of a project lifecycle (SDLC, Agile). Hands-on experience with Jira, MS Project required
• Knowledge of PMO, CMM and Six Sigma methodologies and standards
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization, providing the appropriate level of detail on the right information, in an international, multi-cultural work environment
• Chemical Industry experience preferred
• Strong oral, written communication skills and presentation skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management, as well as those who are less technical

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above.  If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What competencies will you need?

• Change Management - Understands and recognizes the need for change; responds positively to new situations, obstacles and opportunities. Takes responsibility for inspiring, leading and executing change in an effective way
• Communication - Speaks, writes, listens and presents information in a logical and articulate manner appropriate to the audience; ensures information is shared and understood
• Creativity – Designs novel solutions to improve processes, systems, products and services
• Customer Focus - Strives to understand and fulfill the needs and expectations of internal and/or external customers
• People Leadership – Sets clear expectations and gives context; provides feedback and coaching to develop direct reports; motivates and recognizes exceptional performance
• Individual Development - Is self-motivated, has energy and drive, is self-aware, deals with challenges and takes ownership of continuous individual development
• Results Orientation - Holds self and/or others accountable for accomplishing work commitments and deliverables; understands the targeted results he/she is accountable for and actively strives to achieve them; sets high standards of performance

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan.  In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $169,232  to $211,540.

Innovative - At ESI, we are committed to solving the complex and evolving needs of our customers through innovation and high-quality standards. We are focused on bringing cutting edge and environmentally sustainable solutions to the market. Our people are the critical resource required to make that happen. We support your success by creating a strong, inclusive culture, competitive total rewards, and an appropriate work-life balance.

Socially Responsible - We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.

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