Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. AI Product Manager – AI & Innovation Reports to: Head of AI and Innovation Location: London / Edinburgh / Stirling The Role: The M&G Life business has an ambitious strategy for growth that encompasses the creation of a broader range of investment solutions, enhances customer access to our products, and expands our distribution capability while delivering value through advice. The ability to achieve our strategic goals and build a future-ready business relies on a coherent, integrated digital, data & AI strategy bolstered by robust governance processes. The AI Product Manager is a leader within the M&G Life AI & Innovation team, responsible for driving the delivery and evolution of a portfolio of AI and Innovation initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping the digital, data, and AI strategy for the Life business, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals and delivering measurable business value through innovation. The AI Product Manager oversees multiple squads or pods, providing vision, direction, and leadership. Product Owners are aligned to individual squads/pods and report directly into the Product Manager, who is accountable for the overall success of the product portfolio. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for AI and Innovation across the Life business. Set strategic priorities and ensure that squad/pod backlogs are aligned to the overall product vision and business objectives. Own the AI product lifecycle at a portfolio level, from concept and proof-of-value through MVP to scaled production, embedding success metrics such as adoption, engagement, and cost-to-serve. Portfolio & Delivery Oversight Lead and coach a multi-disciplinary delivery team, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment across squads/pods. Oversee the delivery of multiple AI and Innovation initiatives, ensuring effective coordination and resource allocation. Hold accountability for delivery outcomes across squads/pods, with Product Owners responsible for operational delivery within their assigned squad/pod. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across M&G Life Business and Technology and external partners. Communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, ensuring buy-in and alignment. Champion user-centric design and feedback loops to inform product evolution and maximise business impact. Governance, Compliance & Ethics Ensure all AI initiatives adhere to robust governance processes, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Promote responsible AI practices and data stewardship throughout the product lifecycle. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop Product Owners and other team members, fostering professional growth and capability building. Provide strategic guidance and support to Product Owners, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities. Key Skills, Competencies & Experience Action & impact-oriented, able to move at pace and drive results. Strategic thinking and vision-setting, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable product strategies. Leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and coaching Product Owners. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities across a portfolio of initiatives. Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and data interpretation capability. Advanced product management, project, and organisational skills, including roadmap development and strategic backlog alignment. Ability to influence, inspire, and drive projects to deliver measurable business outcomes. Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders. Significant experience in AI and innovation delivery, ideally within Life or wider Financial Services. Proven track record in product management or product ownership roles, with experience overseeing multiple squads/pods. Strong background in Data Science, Machine Learning, and data platforms, with experience deploying various AI technologies in business contexts. Experienced in leading people and teams in AI initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Knowledge of product design and evolution into service design, with a user-centric approach. Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, service design, and digital transformation. Experience working in highly controlled and regulated environments, ensuring compliance and ethical standards. The AI Product Manager will play a vital role in driving the future growth and transformation of M&G Life, delivering on our AI and innovation strategies to achieve our long-term objectives. What we offer: At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include: As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments. Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture. Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind. To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks. M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com M&G is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million individual clients and more than 900 institutional clients in 38 offices worldwide. As at 31 December 2024, we had £345.9 billion of assets under management and administration. Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.