Senior Product Owner - AI & Machine Learning (f/m/x)

Your role

In cross-functional teams, you will drive & manage projects in the field of Artificial Intelligence, encompassing Machine Learning (ML) Deep Learning and AI, Generative AI and Agentic AI

In this role, you will support the preparation and execution of AI projects: from setting the scope and roadmap-planning, to execution in an agile manner, to lessons learned that can be integrated into new projects

As part of a vivid team, you will be in contact with users from different ZEISS departments, assess and plan AI-related tasks and report outcomes and results

With your organizational and project management skills, you will enable our experts to focus on technical, high-quality solutions

You will be the interface between our technical experts and different ZEISS departments to create great Software products

You will be an advocate of the work of our Digital Technology Accelerator

Your profile

An excellent University degree (Ph.D. is a plus) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Science, or equivalent

The ability to understand the technical architecture of AI solutions and State of the Art Web Apps

Experiences in Feature Engineering, Unsupervised & Supervised Learning, Prompt Engineering, RAG, Model deployment and operation in the cloud

A good understanding of innovative flexibility at the shell and the power of standardization at the core

At least 3 years of professional experience in Product Ownership of AI solutions

Hands on experience in Data Science, Machine Learning or similar role

Professional experience as a Product Owner

Strong experience in handling project budgets and key stakeholders

Extensive experience with cloud-deployed AI solutions for clients

Strong communication, presentation, and Project Management skills

Basic knowledge of best practices in corporate data governance (e.g., working with confidential data)

Business fluent English and German language skills

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Markus Repp