HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

The AI Product Manager will be responsible for supporting our clients through technology change and aiding people to develop new processes around innovation. We are seeking someone with a knowledge of technology and change management to work closely with stakeholders to transform business processes and successfully adopt new automation and AI. You will work with our clients to contribute to their enterprise transformation initiatives and collaborate with relevant technology partners to facilitate training, product updates, project communication, and process improvement recommendations. The AI Product Manager is also able to communicate directly with clients to further refine products and processes based on client needs. The AI Product Manager will analyze the latest advancement in key products and services areas such as AI, Digital Transformation, and Cloud-based applications to support HORNE’s positioning to successfully implement new technology to meet our clients’ needs.

Essential functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
The AI Product Manager job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Work with AI & Innovation team to establish scope, deliverables and resources requirements.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive data and AI strategy to enhance customer experiences by leveraging data technologies, AI and Gen AI
• Conduct market research and gather customer insights to drive product development. Stay ahead of AI industry trends and competitor strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead the development of product backlogs for building and scaling AI capabilities.
• Drive the entire product lifecycle from ideation through launch. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, build, and refine AI-driven features and capabilities that meet the needs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, UX/UI, marketing, and sales, to ensure product vision alignment and to drive the successful execution of product initiatives.
• Measure product performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth. Implement metrics and KPIs to track the success of AI initiatives.
• Articulate value proposition of new AI and technology features to stakeholders to drive adoption and prepare presentations to senior leaders across domains and functions
• Coordinate across Focus Areas (Industry/Sector and IT) to support transformation initiatives
• Design new product and services, relay any challenges and resolutions to leadership, and communicate milestones to appropriate stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and timely manner
• Manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects using an Agile approach
• Other tasks that may be required to complete project requirements

Supervisory responsibilities
NA
Work environment
Work to be performed in HORNE office setting or remotely
Physical demands
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Travel required
Anticipated less than 10% travel, according to business needs
Required education and experience
[Indicate requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity]
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in Data and/or AI tech product management
• Experience with AI/ML solutions, digital applications, and modern cloud-based platforms
• Agile practitioner with experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary pods
• Previous hands-on experience with value stream mapping
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive adoption of new solutions
• Experience with roadmap prioritization and communicating benefits of new technology
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience exercising mature judgment and bridging gaps
• Able to write and present in a clear and succinct manner that appeals to a wide audience
• Ability to identify gaps in organization’s posture for change, including AI and technologies
• Background check required

Preferred education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in data, technology / STEM or MBA with technical focus preferred
• Experience working with Lean Six Sigma and business process re-engineering

HORNE Values…
• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.
HORNE Offers…
• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.
We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!