AI Product Strategist and Innovation Manager

Summary

Join Leadtech as a visionary AI generalist to drive transformation and innovation. Lead a technical team, identifying high-impact AI opportunities to modernize operations, create new value propositions, and optimize products. Translate business needs into concrete use cases, define product roadmaps, and prioritize initiatives. Drive AI initiatives from ideation to implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Act as a change agent, promoting AI adoption and maximizing value. Stay up-to-date on AI trends and lead a specialized automation team.

Requirements

• Proven Experience in High-Impact Roles : You’ve previously worked in roles such as Product Management, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Consulting, Operations, Automation, or similar—where you’ve conceptualized, launched, and/or scaled meaningful products, projects, or initiatives
• Technical Team Leadership : Experience managing technical teams and aligning with cross-functional departments. Skilled in performance tracking and team motivation
• Hands-On Passion and Knowledge in AI : You have a clear understanding of current AI trends and the capabilities of various models/tools (LLMs, generative AI, etc.), and how they can be applied to solve business problems and create value
• Builder & Executor Mindset : You’re action-oriented—you don’t just strategize, you drive things forward and deliver tangible results
• Strategic Vision & Analytical Thinking : You can see the big picture, identify key levers, and make data-driven decisions
• Leadership & Collaboration : You’re able to lead cross-functional initiatives, motivate others, and work effectively with diverse profiles (engineering, marketing, operations, etc.)
• Strong Communication Skills : You can clearly and persuasively explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Technical Fluency : While you don’t need to be a programmer, you should understand the fundamentals of AI solutions and communicate effectively with engineers
• Proactivity, Curiosity & Adaptability : You’re self-motivated, fast-learning, and thrive in dynamic, evolving environments. You see opportunity where others see problems

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and assess opportunities to implement AI-powered innovation and automation solutions across different business areas
• Translate business needs and AI capabilities into concrete use cases, define product/project roadmaps, and prioritize initiatives based on potential impact and feasibility
• Drive AI initiatives from ideation and conceptual design to implementation oversight, collaborating closely with technical, product, and business teams
• Act as a change agent—helping teams adopt new AI tools and processes, ensuring smooth transitions and maximizing value
• Collaborate with department leaders, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align AI initiatives with company strategy
• Promote rapid iteration and execution, regularly delivering prototypes and updates to demonstrate value and gather feedback
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in AI, continuously evaluating their applicability
• Lead a specialized automation team with close collaboration across development departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large organizations or driving change in established environments
• Prior application of AI in specific business contexts (e.g., workflow automation, e-commerce personalization, marketing optimization, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile product development methodologies

Benefits

• Growth and career development
• At Leadtech, we prioritize your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities
• Work-Life balance
• Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August so you can savor summer!
• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and top-tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services)
• 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!
• Unique Perks
• If you wish to come, in our office in Barcelona you’ll find it complete with free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views
• Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary