Sr Product Manager, AI Transformation

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Austin, TX, US, 78701 Chicago, IL, US, 60654 RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy; IT / Digital Remuneration: Exempt The AI transformation team, part of the broader Strategy department, leads the company’s AI agenda from setting ambition to execution. The team partners with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to define AI priorities and works closely with IT and business functions to deliver against the strategy. It also monitors the evolving AI landscape, translating emerging trends into actionable opportunities in collaboration with relevant business units. Role Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end roadmap and delivery of AI and data products, leading cross-functional squads (including engineering, data science, platform, functional rep) from ideation through deployment and scale Translate complex business problems and vision into executable product scope, prioritized backlogs, measurable releases, and delivery plans Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements and embed AI into operational workflows, ensuring solutions deliver on value targets through user adoption and sustained process change Partner with platform owners and architects to define data requirements and ensure data readiness for AI model performance and scalability Provide product input into build vs. buy decisions, including vendor evaluation, capability assessment, and alignment with long-term product strategy Define and operationalize success metrics across model performance, user adoption, workflow impact, and financial value realization Design experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, agent behavior evaluation, human-in-the-loop validation) to continuously improve system performance Establish feedback loops that capture user behavior, edge cases, and operational outcomes to inform continuous iteration and roadmap evolution Drive adoption strategy, enablement, and change management to ensure AI capabilities translate into sustained business impact Job Requirements and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field preferred. Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in product management, digital delivery, transformation initiatives, or related roles, ideally within agile or squad-based delivery models Strong product management capabilities, including roadmap development, backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and outcome tracking for digital / AI-enabled products Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, data science workflows, generative AI, and emerging agentic solutions sufficient to engage credibly with and guide technical teams Ability to translate complex business problems and AI-driven product visions into clear, structured requirements and user stories Experience leading delivery in cross-functional, squad-based environments Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills, comfortable operating in ambiguity and iterating as digital and AI use cases evolve Effective stakeholder management, aligning business, product, and technical perspectives on value, feasibility, and risk trade-offs Solid program management discipline, ensuring clear milestones, dependencies, and execution rigor in fast-moving digital transformation contexts Pragmatic and quality-focused, balancing rapid experimentation with value delivery Proactive and solution-oriented, constructively challenging assumptions and driving continuous improvement Experience in the power, utilities, or clean energy sector, including knowledge of U.S. power markets and transmission systems, renewable project development and commercialization, and clean energy technologies preferred Proficiency in standard productivity tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint) and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Miro) This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $ 160,000 - $200,000 . The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact atamericas.rwe.com . At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWE AG