NextGen AI Product Lead: Prototype to MVP
Listed on 2026-05-29
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer, Data Analyst, Systems Engineer, Data Scientist
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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
You are the business-facing owner for a Next Gen AI area such as Reasoning Models or Vibe Coding. These are innovations that can underpin EY’s reasoning capabilities or that change the way our developers write software. Some are as you might lead on include chain of thought reasoning, deep research, and other capabilities that can augment at a higher level how our people do their work.
You will work with our engineer to deliver rapid prototypes and light pilots that prove value. You own intake, prioritization, scope, KPIs, acceptance and ensure we learn quickly without compromising compliance. Partners with Engineering; reports progress and risks to leadership; represents business stakeholders day-to-day, engages with our account teams and clients on the area you lead.
About the team — How we operate
- Prove Value Fast:
We run light pilots, quantify impact, and iterate. - Governed Experimentation:
Safe sandboxes with high compliance guardrails so we learn quickly without compromising compliance. - Work with our clients:
We engage with our client facing professionals to test out our pilots with customers and ensure we had value.
What you'll do
- Backlog ownership:
Maintain the product backlog across prototype → pilot → MVP. - Governance & compliance:
Coordinate reviews and sign-offs. - Stakeholder comms:
Prepare exec updates, release notes, demo narratives; escalate issues early with options/impact. - 6+ years in product leadership, consulting, or program delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business processes into clear requirements and ability to manage engineering teams at pace and operating at a great cadence.
- Familiarity with GenAI concepts and enterprise constraints (privacy, security, etc).
Preferred qualifications
- Background in regulated domains.
- Experience running pilots and driving change management in client environments.
Tools & stack you may touch
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
What we offer you (Canada)
We offer a competitive compensation package whereyou’llbe rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a waythat’sright for you
EY reports salary rangesin accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within theanticipatedsalary ranges noted below aredeterminedthrough a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.
Toronto: $92,300 to $142,300
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