AI Technical Product Manager - Defence

AI Technical Product Manager – Defence Client

Active SC Clearance required

6 Month contract with potential extension

London: 3 Days onsite

Start date: ASAP

£650 per day, Inside IR35

Our client is a technology-led consultancy delivering advanced AI, software and digital transformation programmes across the UK Defence and National Security sector.

They are supporting the development of a number of AI-enabled capabilities for Defence customers, ranging from decision-support tools and data-driven platforms to emerging technologies within autonomy, simulation and uncrewed systems.

As part of continued programme growth, they require an AI Product Manager to help define, shape and deliver next-generation products from concept through to operational deployment.

This role will sit at the intersection of technology, engineering and end-user requirements, ensuring complex AI capabilities are translated into scalable, mission-focused products that provide measurable value to Defence stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Own product strategy, roadmap and delivery priorities across AI-enabled products and platforms
• Work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Solution Architects to define and deliver new capabilities
• Translate user needs and operational requirements into product features, backlogs and delivery plans
• Drive product development from discovery and experimentation through to deployment and adoption
• Engage with Defence stakeholders, technical teams and programme leadership to align delivery against strategic objectives
• Support the development of emerging capabilities across AI, autonomy, decision-support and advanced software platforms
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to continuously improve capability and outcomes

Key requirements:

• Strong Product Management experience delivering complex digital, software or data products
• Experience working alongside Engineering, Data Science or AI teams
• Proven ability to define product roadmaps and manage stakeholders across large programmes
• Experience taking products from concept and discovery through to live deployment
• Strong understanding of Agile product delivery methodologies
• Experience operating within complex, regulated or security-conscious environments
• Active SC Clearance – last used within the previous 12 months

Desirable:

• Experience within Defence, National Security or Central Government
• Exposure to AI, Machine Learning, Simulation, Robotics, Autonomous Systems or Uncrewed Platforms
• Experience delivering products within cloud-native or data-rich environments