Associate Director, AI Platform Product Management

Associate Director, AI Platform Product Management (Ansell Guardian™)

Ansell is looking for an Associate Director to lead the development, strategy, and performance of the Guardian PPE recommendation algorithm and integration pipeline. This strategic position guides the evolution of our platform into a global digital safety intelligence solution.

• Own the full lifecycle of the Guardian algorithmic platform
• Collaborate with AI engineers and data scientists to design and deploy models
• Define metrics and validation frameworks to ensure algorithm performance
• Partner with regional teams to integrate recommendations into workflows
• Translate business needs into technical requirements for features and integrations
• Ensure compliance with data governance and ethical AI standards
• Define and execute the API roadmap for the Guardian ecosystem
• Establish API governance and documentation standards
• Communicate a clear product vision aligned to Ansell’s digital strategy
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Champion Guardian’s evolution into a scalable safety intelligence platform

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related fields
• 5+ years experience in product management for data platforms or AI-driven products
• Proven success delivering machine learning, analytics, or technical platform products
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML, data architecture, and integrations
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Aha!)
• Strategic communication and stakeholder leadership skills
• Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, JSON, SQL, Snowflake/Databricks
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance-based annual incentive
• Flexible and hybrid work model
• A culture of belonging, inclusion, and collaboration across our global community
• Ansell University, Linked In Learning & mentorship programs
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability & wellness programs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + 14 paid holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks
• Sustainability-focused “green office” initiatives

Ansell is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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