AI Product Owner

Vancouver 3 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Job Description: On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a Product Owner based in the lower mainland for a Hybrid contract role: This organization is running a 6-month AI pilot focused on proving the value and efficiency gains of AI tools such as GPT and Copilot. They are seeking a senior, business-facing functional resource who can work directly with business teams to evaluate AI use cases and support the setup of an internal AI enablement practice. This is not a technical development role. It is a product owner–style position with a strong emphasis on business engagement, project and change management, training, and benefits measurement. Experience Requirements • 7+ years in Product Ownership, Product Management, Senior Business Analysis, Program/Project Management, or similar roles leading business-facing initiatives. • 2+ years of hands-on applied AI experience, focused on business use cases, benefit measurement, and supporting adoption of tools such as GPT or Copilot. • Strong change management and stakeholder enablement experience, with a proven ability to drive training, communication, and adoption across non-technical business groups. Key Responsibilities 1. AI Use Case Evaluation • Work with business teams to document current workflows. • Define how AI tools will be applied to each use case. • Identify, measure, and report efficiency gains. • Support preparation of the final AI pilot report (due mid-July). 2. Build the AI Enablement Function • Help establish an internal AI enablement team. • Support the creation of: • Policies • Standards • Training materials • Communication plans • Change management processes • Partner closely with internal Communications and Learning & Development teams. 3. Product Ownership & Business Engagement • Act as a functional lead and product owner for AI initiatives. • Ensure business readiness and successful adoption. • Coordinate activities across teams using primarily internal resources. • Maintain alignment with senior leadership. Affinity Earn: Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/ About Affinity: Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca Job Number: 13035