AI Product Manager / AI Architect (East)

Job Overview

Our client looking for an AI Manager / AI Architect to lead the company's AI development and digital transformation initiatives across retail and business operations. This is a newly created headcount as the company aims to develop AI capabilities to improve efficiency, automate internal processes, and enhance existing workflows and SOPs.

The role will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution by designing scalable AI frameworks, defining technical roadmaps, and working closely with internal stakeholders to deploy practical AI solutions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the company's AI strategy, roadmap, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Design scalable AI frameworks, architecture, and solutions to support business process automation, workflow improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Review existing business processes, SOPs, reporting, planning, and fulfilment workflows to identify areas for AI adoption, automation, and digitalisation.

• Translate business requirements into practical AI solutions, technical designs, and implementation plans.

• Oversee the full AI lifecycle, including solution design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, IT, Finance, Retail, Logistics, and other business units to understand business needs and drive AI adoption.

• Manage AI-related projects across cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term sustainability.

• Lead and coordinate internal teams, vendors, and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

• Establish AI governance frameworks and ensure compliance with PDPA, data protection, cybersecurity, internal controls, and relevant governance standards.

• Evaluate suitable AI tools, automation platforms, ERP enhancements, and digital solutions to support business transformation.

• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations on AI project progress, business impact, ROI, and transformation outcomes.

• Provide guidance, training, and change management support to ensure smooth adoption of AI tools and automated processes.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related discipline.

• Prior experience in AI architecture, AI implementation, digital transformation, automation, system design, ERP, or technology project management.

• Strong understanding of AI frameworks, machine learning concepts, automation tools, data analytics, cloud or hybrid environments.

• Experience in retail, FMCG, consumer goods, logistics, operations, or enterprise business environment will be an advantage.

• Good understanding of business workflows, SOP improvement, process automation, and digital transformation.

• Familiarity with PDPA, data governance, cybersecurity, AI governance, or relevant ISO standards will be an added advantage.

• Strong project management, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants, please press apply now

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Tee Siew Mei (R1219651)