BST Consultants, Inc.
Director, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics (AIA)
BST Consultants, Inc., Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
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Director, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics (AIA) Department: Product Management
Location: Tampa, FL
Summary of Duties & Responsibilities The Product Director of AIA is a key leadership role in the Product Management group. The Product Director is directly responsible for establishing the product direction and vision for the AIA product area and is aligned with the BST Global corporate goals and strategies. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight over all activities executed by their cross‑functional product team as they relate to all phases of the product delivery lifecycle. Efforts include go‑to‑market planning in collaboration with the Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing and Client Management teams and continues through the product development, quality assurance and release readiness processes. The Product Director is viewed as a thought leader and subject matter expert, which requires responding to market trends, presenting at key events, and writing blogs, white papers and articles as needed.
Essential Functions
Direct leadership of and participation with their Product Manager in establishing the vision, strategy and tactical plan for their product line
Possess industry expertise in all aspects of analytics, big data and the knowledge management market vertical, including market analysis, best‑in‑practice business processes and current technology trends, as well as the future direction of the platform and integration product area
Provide leadership and accountability to the Product Manager and product management activities
Understand competitive products and landscape and craft a production vision and roadmap accordingly
Work directly with product/discipline directors to ensure compliance with the processes and procedures outlined in the SDLC proper priority in the evolution of their products and solutions
Direct involvement with and full support of sales and marketing efforts and client management in the sales and client relationship activities related to their product area and expertise
Engage with the Solutions and Support groups to collaborate on and/or assist with implementation and product issues raised during implementations or in production support and ensure all have been brought to a successful resolution
Monitor and collaborate on significant engagements related to the product area to stay abreast of feature application and gain direct client feedback/input to solution enhancement/evolution
Drive conflict resolution for internal and client‑facing issues
Participate in and provide content for the BST Global PowerUp Users Conference
Promote the product area through speaking engagements and publishing opportunities
Responsible for briefing BST Global’s executive leadership and fellow operations leaders on the scope, assumptions and risks related to the delivery of their product initiatives and vision
Leadership
Effectively enlist the aid and support of their Product team and others in achieving corporate goals and objectives
Proactively participate in corporate leadership forums, taking ownership of corporate direction and outcomes
Knowledge
Possess and develop adequate and relevant knowledge specific to their product area and related function
Establish and develop appropriate product management processes, procedures and supporting systems
Product Vision, Strategy & Tactical Execution
Establish a product vision in harmony with and support of the corporate vision
Develop a product strategy consistent with the product vision and establish and execute a tactical plan to deliver on the strategy
Resource Management
Own and advance the Product team’s organizational structure
Hire and mentor effectively, conduct performance appraisals and training, and guide career development
Be a steward of the corporate culture and staff morale
Work effectively and proactively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives
Judgment
Consistently execute timely and reasoned judgment in concert with appropriate and considered input from others
Team Support/Leadership
Deep commitment to working in and fostering a highly collaborative, innovative, and high‑performing team
Evangelize, support, and embody BST Global’s mission, strategy and values
Foster a culture of ownership and pride in delivering the highest levels of quality and excellence
Perform other related duties as directed
Education or Prior Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area
Advanced degree beneficial but not required
Preferred areas of academic focus include MIS, IT management and business management
10+ years of experience relevant to the P&L in product management, with specific relevant professional service industry experience that includes strategic and tactical leadership responsibilities
Technical understanding of big data architectural patterns, machine learning algorithms and large learning models
Preferred experience in data platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
Reports to Chief Product Officer
Number Supervised 0-3
Travel Up to 25%
Classification Exempt
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to point, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
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BSTGlobal’s AI Summit
Director, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics (AIA) Department: Product Management
Location: Tampa, FL
Summary of Duties & Responsibilities The Product Director of AIA is a key leadership role in the Product Management group. The Product Director is directly responsible for establishing the product direction and vision for the AIA product area and is aligned with the BST Global corporate goals and strategies. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight over all activities executed by their cross‑functional product team as they relate to all phases of the product delivery lifecycle. Efforts include go‑to‑market planning in collaboration with the Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing and Client Management teams and continues through the product development, quality assurance and release readiness processes. The Product Director is viewed as a thought leader and subject matter expert, which requires responding to market trends, presenting at key events, and writing blogs, white papers and articles as needed.
Essential Functions
Direct leadership of and participation with their Product Manager in establishing the vision, strategy and tactical plan for their product line
Possess industry expertise in all aspects of analytics, big data and the knowledge management market vertical, including market analysis, best‑in‑practice business processes and current technology trends, as well as the future direction of the platform and integration product area
Provide leadership and accountability to the Product Manager and product management activities
Understand competitive products and landscape and craft a production vision and roadmap accordingly
Work directly with product/discipline directors to ensure compliance with the processes and procedures outlined in the SDLC proper priority in the evolution of their products and solutions
Direct involvement with and full support of sales and marketing efforts and client management in the sales and client relationship activities related to their product area and expertise
Engage with the Solutions and Support groups to collaborate on and/or assist with implementation and product issues raised during implementations or in production support and ensure all have been brought to a successful resolution
Monitor and collaborate on significant engagements related to the product area to stay abreast of feature application and gain direct client feedback/input to solution enhancement/evolution
Drive conflict resolution for internal and client‑facing issues
Participate in and provide content for the BST Global PowerUp Users Conference
Promote the product area through speaking engagements and publishing opportunities
Responsible for briefing BST Global’s executive leadership and fellow operations leaders on the scope, assumptions and risks related to the delivery of their product initiatives and vision
Leadership
Effectively enlist the aid and support of their Product team and others in achieving corporate goals and objectives
Proactively participate in corporate leadership forums, taking ownership of corporate direction and outcomes
Knowledge
Possess and develop adequate and relevant knowledge specific to their product area and related function
Establish and develop appropriate product management processes, procedures and supporting systems
Product Vision, Strategy & Tactical Execution
Establish a product vision in harmony with and support of the corporate vision
Develop a product strategy consistent with the product vision and establish and execute a tactical plan to deliver on the strategy
Resource Management
Own and advance the Product team’s organizational structure
Hire and mentor effectively, conduct performance appraisals and training, and guide career development
Be a steward of the corporate culture and staff morale
Work effectively and proactively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives
Judgment
Consistently execute timely and reasoned judgment in concert with appropriate and considered input from others
Team Support/Leadership
Deep commitment to working in and fostering a highly collaborative, innovative, and high‑performing team
Evangelize, support, and embody BST Global’s mission, strategy and values
Foster a culture of ownership and pride in delivering the highest levels of quality and excellence
Perform other related duties as directed
Education or Prior Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area
Advanced degree beneficial but not required
Preferred areas of academic focus include MIS, IT management and business management
10+ years of experience relevant to the P&L in product management, with specific relevant professional service industry experience that includes strategic and tactical leadership responsibilities
Technical understanding of big data architectural patterns, machine learning algorithms and large learning models
Preferred experience in data platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
Reports to Chief Product Officer
Number Supervised 0-3
Travel Up to 25%
Classification Exempt
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to point, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
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