Product Owner - AI (100%)

We are seeking a Product Owner who can translate strategic direction into high-impact delivery across our AI product initiatives. In this role, you will own delivery outcomes for a portfolio of AI-driven solutions that strengthen core publishing workflows while enabling new user-facing capabilities and future business models.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Product Management, Computer Science, Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field
• Scrum Product Owner or Agile Practitioner certification (e.g. PSPO, PSM, SAFe)
• Product Management certification
• 2–5 years of experience as a Product Owner
• Hands-on experience shipping ML/AI-enabled capabilities (e.g. classifiers, NLP, recommendation systems, RAG); early-stage experience (<2 years) is sufficient
• Experience working with cross-functional teams; people management experience is a plus
• English – fluent (C2 required)
• German or French – conversational to advanced level (B2 or higher), optional
• Mandarin Chinese – conversational to advanced level (B2 or higher), optional
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft O365
• Strong data literacy, including experimentation, A/B testing, metrics, telemetry, and dashboards
• Advanced backlog management at scale, including epic and story decomposition, acceptance criteria, and prioritization frameworks
• Familiarity with MLOps and data platforms, including model lifecycle management, evaluation, monitoring, and governance
• Advanced proficiency with Agile tools and workflows (e.g. Jira, roadmapping, release planning)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Team bond strengthening through team-building events
• Professional growth opportunities with our global training system
• Working in a collaborative and socially responsible team
• Company retreat facility
• Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness
• Prime location near Basel train station and city center