AI Product Owner

About the Job

AI Product Owner

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Malta

Reporting To: Christopher Zerafa

Description

At Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), we are not just participating in the AI revolution; we are leading it. Our AI, Analytics & Data Science team is the strategic core of our mission to become the undisputed AI-driven leader in the iGaming industry. We are seeking for an AI Product Owner, and you will join a growing, agile team of data scientists and ML engineers at the heart of GiG's most ambitious strategic initiatives.


Core Mission: Take true ownership ofthe AI product — from the very first idea to the moment it reaches our customers. You’re someone who jumps in with a “go to” attitude, curious to explore new technologies and always eager to understand how things work behind the scenes.
You naturally think with an AI-first mindset, using and experimenting with AI tools to make your work smarter and spotting new ways they can add value. At the same time, you balance big-picture vision with a sharp focus on the details that drive real business results.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership:

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the AI, Analytics & Data Science product portfolio.
• Conduct continuous market and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and ensure product differentiation.
• Prioritise the product backlog based on business impact, client feedback, and technical feasibility.
• Make clear build, buy, or partner decisions for new capabilities.

Product Discovery & Definition:

• Lead product discovery by engaging directly with clients, sales, and account managers to understand user needs and pain points.
• Translate complex user needs and business requirements into clear, concise user stories and technical specifications for the data science and engineering teams.
• Act as the "voice of the customer" and key stakeholder, managing the product backlog and leading sprint planning.

Go-to-Market & Commercialisation:

• Develop and execute the complete go-to-market strategy for all new AI products and features.
• Create and maintain a library of high-impact sales enablement materials, including case studies, ROI models, and competitor battle cards.
• Partner with marketing to create compelling product messaging that translates technical AI capabilities into clear business value.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Adoption:

• Lead a cross-functional team of data scientists, engineers, designers, and commercial stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Integrate AI products into the core client onboarding process, tracking and analysing adoption rates to drive deeper engagement.
• Regularly present the product roadmap, performance data, and success stories to leadership and the wider company.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in Product Management or Product Ownership, ideally within a B2B SaaS, iGaming, or tech company.
• Domain Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working with technical products, data, or AI/ML. You must be comfortable having in-depth discussions with data scientists and engineers.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills are required. Proficiency in SQL for data querying is a significant plus.
• Communication: Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, compelling business terms for a non-technical audience.
• Methodology: Experience with agile/scrum methodologies, managing backlogs, and writing effective user stories is essential.

Benefits

• Great career development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• International Health Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
• Birthday Day Off
• Me Time - 1 day off per year