AI Product Owner (Information Technology)

Clarios is seeking a forward-thinking AI Product Owner to lead the discovery and execution of AI-driven solutions that accelerate battery and system innovation, increase speed to market, enhance productivity, and achieve operational efficiencies. This role will serve as the strategic bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that AI initiatives are purpose-driven, scalable, and deliver measurable impact across Clarios' global manufacturing and operations landscape.

 

This role requires a team member who leads by example, is confident, perseverant, inspirational, disciplined and dependable. In addition, this individual needs to be highly collaborative, a strong communicator and always on the lookout for continuous improvement opportunities.

How you will do it

• AI Product Strategy & Vision - Shape and continuously refine the AI product roadmap in alignment with Clarios' manufacturing and operational priorities. Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases—such as improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), enabling predictive maintenance, optimizing production processes, and advancing integrated planning—to drive measurable value and operational excellence.
• AI Backlog Ownership - Translate complex business challenges/opportunities into clear, actionable user stories and technical requirements. Prioritize features and enhancements based on business impact, technical feasibility, and alignment with Clarios' strategic objectives to ensure focused and value-driven product development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Collaborate closely with data scientists, business SMEs, IT BRMs, plant supervisors, and operations leaders to ensure alignment and shared ownership of AI initiatives. Lead agile ceremonies and foster continuous feedback loops between end users and development teams to drive iterative improvement and solution adoption.
• Discovery & Execution - Lead the full lifecycle of AI products—from initial hypothesis through POC/POV development, production deployment, and continuous improvement. Monitor metrics and KPIs to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and intuitive for end users, while delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Vendor Management - Lead the evaluation, selection, and oversight of external AI vendors and technology partners. Ensure third-party solutions align with Clarios' strategic objectives, technical standards, and compliance requirements, while managing performance, integration, and value delivery throughout the partnership lifecycle.
• Upskilling & Awareness - Champion AI literacy across the organization by leading initiatives such as training sessions, hands-on workshops, and awareness campaigns. Empower cross-functional teams to understand, adopt, and contribute to AI solutions, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Governance & Compliance - Ensure all AI solutions comply with Clarios' data governance policies, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI standards. Collaborate proactively with legal, compliance, and cybersecurity teams to uphold responsible AI practices and mitigate risk throughout the product lifecycle.

Competencies

In order to succeed in this role, the individual must have a sound knowledge of creating business values, in addition to internal business acumen that complement the work.

• Manufacturing Acumen: Familiarity with plant operations, MES ecosystems, and industrial KPIs like OEE
• Data/AI/ML Literacy: Understanding of data science/machine learning, computer vision, and industrial AI applications.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to align diverse stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Product Leadership: Experience managing digital or AI products in agile environments.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Results Orientation: Pragmatic and action-driven, with a “do what it takes” attitude to deliver tangible outcomes and overcome roadblocks.
• Change Management: Track record of driving change, building understanding and knowledge within the target audience.
• Project Management: Organization and communication effectiveness to push projects, timelines, and milestones. Strong planning, prioritizing, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Communication Skills: Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Collaboration:  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

What we look for

Required

• 5+ years of experience in an agile environment, operating as a Product Owner
• 5+ years of data/analytics/AI-related work experience in a corporate/ manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, monday.com).
• Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and work in a matrix environment with multiple IT, Analytics and business user groups
• Sound analytical abilities and business sense, with experience building out business cases for capital funding.
• Demonstrated high energy level and the drive required to proactively lead activities within a dynamic business environment.
• Hands-on style and willingness to perform a range of detailed work.
• The motivation, adaptability, and professional qualities to work well with individuals in multiple disciplines and across global organizations.
• Ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches and procedures
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred

• Knowledge of manufacturing systems (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, MES) is a strong plus.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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