Ai Development Manager

7 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa UNAMANI AI Full time

**About the job**

**About Us**

Unamani AI is an AI Think Tank and Consultancy at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into practical business solutions. Our proprietary set of AI tools and machine learning models is transforming the consulting industry, and we are looking for a visionary **AI Development Manager** to propel us further.

**The Role**

**Key Responsibilities**
- NLM for software copilots involving prompt engineering, Sentiment analysis, Named Entity Recognition, Chatbots and Text Summarization, using models such as BERT, GPT-3, Rasa NLU, etc.
- Generative Models, currently leveraging Generative Adversarial Networks, such as StyleGAN, DCGAN (Deep Convolutional GAN), or CycleGAN.
- ML models for Predictive Analytics using Time-series forecasting using ARIMA, Prophet, or Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks as well as Predictive Maintenance using Random Forests, XGBoost and/or LSTM.
- Collaborate in defining the AI Product Roadmap for Unamani AI.
- Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering innovation and excellence.
- Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and trends.

In addition to the above, you will be expected to service the following:
**Product Strategy**:

- Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, collaborating with the domain teams
- Define the product roadmap, goals, and priorities based on market research and business objectives
- Lead discovery and prototyping of new products and features
- Market Research:

- Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and threats
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies

**Product Development**:

- Collaborate with design, engineering, science and other teams to define product requirements and specifications
- Manage the product development process from ideation through to release
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products within budget
- Stakeholder Communication:

- Effectively communicate the product vision, progress, and roadmap to cross-functional teams, executives and stakeholders
- Gather feedback and insights from stakeholders to refine the product strategy
- Product Lifecycle Management:

- Monitor product performance and key metrics
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize and enhance the product throughout its lifecycle
- Develop and execute end-of-life and sunset strategies when necessary

**Requirements**:

- Preferably a Master’s in AI or related field or significant experience in AI software projects. A Bachelor’s degree is welcome for related roles as well.
- Strong technical expertise in AI, ML, and software development.
- Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers.
- No previous people management experience is needed, but the ambition to grow into this role is essential.
- Note: Experience with Generative Adversarial Networks and synthetic data generation is preferable._

**What We Offer**
- A challenging and rewarding role in a pioneering start-up company.
- Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI projects.
- A collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged.
- Competitive salary and benefits.

**Where**

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged regularly to foster relationships among all colleagues and create a positive work culture.

To seize the boundless opportunities AI presents, we've made it our mission to confront the social, economic, health, political, and environmental intricacies of the 21st century head-on. We're not just thinkers; we're creators with a relentless pursuit of solutions that make a lasting impact, thus we encourage research and innovation beyond our existing business cases and invite those who wish to be the architects of tomorrow’s solutions.

**About Unamani**

Unamani is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Unamani is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Applications**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 - 16 per week

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