AI & Transformation Product & Programme Manager

About the role

Forvis Mazars, a global provider of independent auditing and advisory services, is looking for an AI & Transformation Product & Programme Manager. The role combines product ownership with programme delivery: owning the strategy, roadmap and lifecycle of AI and automation products built on the firm's enterprise platforms, and running the programmes that bring them to the firm, including rollout, governance, training and innovation enablement.

Key responsibilities

• Define a multi-horizon product vision and roadmap with OKRs, value hypotheses and prioritisation criteria, and maintain a well-sized, testable backlog.
• Run discovery and user research, run experiments (A/B tests, pilots, MVPs) and define success metrics and acceptance criteria.
• Develop programme plans, timelines and resource allocations, set governance and reporting frameworks, and work with engineering, design and data teams to deliver increments and plan releases.
• Own products and use cases on platforms such as Copilot, SharePoint, Power Automate and Power Apps, and embed embedded AI principles, usage guidelines and risk controls.
• Work with IT and Group on AI/ML infrastructure requirements and help shape AI governance forums and policy updates.
• Manage innovation enablement, training (including prompt engineering and ethical AI), adoption campaigns and launch communications.
• Report to stakeholders and the board, model value and build business cases, and manage vendor relationships and licensing with Procurement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; advanced degree or product/programme certifications (e.g. Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous.
• 3-5 years in product, programme or project management delivering digital, AI and enterprise technology products and transformation programmes at scale.
• Proven track record shaping strategy, prioritising roadmaps and shipping outcomes with cross-functional teams, including innovation programmes and engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide technology rollouts and user adoption programmes, and working with cross-border teams.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Copilot, SharePoint, Power Platform) and modern delivery practices (Agile, dual-track discovery, DevOps).
• Exposure to applied AI/ML, LLMs and responsible AI considerations.
• Proficiency with Jira/Azure DevOps, Confluence, Power BI and M365.
• Backlog management (WSJF, RICE) and roadmap facilitation.