Product Manager – AI & Digital Transformation Job ID: JP055122

Product Manager – AI & Digital Transformation

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to support a major digital transformation within a large public-sector environment. The role focuses on translating strategic ambitions into concrete product initiatives while identifying and implementing valuable AI opportunities.

You will work in a multidisciplinary Agile team and act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams and end users. A key part of the role is transferring AI knowledge to internal teams, helping the organization progressively become more self-sufficient in using AI effectively.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex organizational challenges into clear product requirements, priorities and roadmaps.
• Own, manage and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with business and development teams.
• Identify AI opportunities and translate them into practical, high-impact initiatives.
• Transfer AI knowledge and best practices to internal teams and stakeholders in an accessible and practical way.
• Identify and continuously monitor user needs through qualitative and quantitative research.
• Manage stakeholders across operational and strategic levels, balancing different interests and expectations.
• Define and communicate product strategy, objectives and priorities.
• Monitor product quality and support the validation of delivered solutions.
• Track product performance in production and initiate improvements based on data and user feedback.
• Work closely with development teams throughout iterative product cycles.
• Support organizational change by communicating the value and impact of new digital and AI solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong professional experience in Product Management / Product Ownership.
• Expert knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proven experience with product strategy, roadmap development and backlog management.
• Strong understanding of AI applications and opportunities.
• Experience transferring or communicating AI knowledge to business and technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in complex environments.
• Experience with user research and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in short, iterative product cycles.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions and take ownership in complex or uncertain situations.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong empathy for end users.
• Experience in the public sector is an advantage.

Languages

• Dutch: Native proficiency
• French: Native proficiency
• English: Professional working proficiency

Working Arrangement

• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Hybrid: Minimum 2 days per week onsite in Brussels
• Remote work is possible within Belgium.