Poppulo

Senior AI Product Manager

Cork, Ireland Full Time

Introduction:

APoppulowe’re not just building AI — we’re redefining how businesses connect, engage, and thrive through intelligent, human-centric solutions. We are on a mission to revolutionize customer and employee experiences with cutting-edge AI and ML. Our team is a tight-knit crew of innovators, dreamers, risk-takers and doers who thrive on solving hard problems and delivering massive impact. If you’re an entrepreneurial product leader ready to drive AI innovation with a sharp focus on measurable returns, this is your chance to make waves. 

The Opportunity

As a Senior AI Product Manageryou’ll be the visionary and driver behind our AI/ML initiatives, shaping the strategy and execution of transformative features that redefine our platform and deliver quantifiable value. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to build from the ground up, lead high-stakes projects, and create AI-powered solutions that delight users and disrupt markets. You’ll have the autonomy to take bold risks, the resources to experiment fast, and the platform to influence the future of AI at a company poised for exponential growth. 

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision 

  • Architect a bold AI/ML product roadmap that aligns with our mission and delivers clear, measurable business value.   
  • Identify high-impact AI opportunities by analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.   
  • Develop and validate ROI models for AI initiatives, quantifying benefits like revenue growth, cost savings, and customer retention.   
  • Translate complex AI concepts into compelling business cases, balancing innovation with practicality and scalability.   
  • Influence leadership with data-driven insights, championing AI strategies that drive measurable financial and strategic outcomes.   

Product Execution & Delivery 

  • Lead the full product lifecycle — from ideation and ROI-driven prioritization to rapid prototyping and high-impact launches.   
  • Craft precise product requirements, use cases, and success metrics that tie directly to business outcomes and ROI goals.   
  • Partner with AI/ML Engineers, and UX designers to deliver AI features that are intuitive, ethical, and production-ready.   
  • Define KPIs and track ROI post-launch in collolaboration with LOB GTM, using data-driven insights to iterate and maximize value creation.   
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses to guide feature prioritization, ensuring AI initiatives align with budget constraints and strategic priorities.   

Cross-Functional Leadership 

  • Bridge technical and business teams, aligning priorities and timelines to deliver AI solutions with proven ROI.   
  • Collaborate with Go-To-Market, Sales, and Customer Success to communicate the value and ROI of AI features, enabling field readiness and adoption.   
  • Present ROI analyses and progress updates in executive forums, articulating risks, opportunities, and long-term value creation.   

 

Technical Skills & AI Fluency 

  • Deep understanding of machine learning principles, data pipelines, and model lifecycle management (training, deployment, monitoring).   
  • Proficiency in calculating ROI for GenAI initiatives, including modeling revenue impact, cost efficiencies, and customer lifetime value.   
  • Strong data literacy — you can analyze, visualize, and communicate insights to tie product performance to financial outcomes.   
  • Comfort with product management tools like Jira, Confluence, to keep projects on track.   

Education & Experience 

  • 8+ years in Product Management, with at least 3 years leading AI/ML or data-driven products in a SaaS or tech startup environment.   
  • Proven track record of launching AI-powered products that deliver measurable ROI, such as increased revenue, reduced churn, or operational efficiencies.   
  • Expertise in building business cases and ROI models for AI initiatives, with a knack for quantifying intangible benefits like user satisfaction.   
  • A relentless drive to spot opportunities, iterate quickly, and turn bold ideas into reality in a fast-paced setting.   
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills — you can inspire engineers, persuade executives, and win over customers with data-backed narratives.   
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus but not required.   

Why Us? 

  • An excellent workplace culture 
  • Competitive salary 
  • Company performance-related bonus
  • Medical insurance 
  • Flexible working hours 
  • Educational assistance 
  • In-house soft skills training 

Who We Are

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.

We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.

  • Bring Your Best Self
    We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.
  • See it. Own it. Solve it.
    We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.
  • Together We’re Better
    We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.

Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.

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