What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Product Owner - Reston, VA position at Bowman Consulting?
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for an AI Product Owner to join our team in Reston, VA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
The AI Product Owner is responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for integrating generative AI and machine learning into the company’s internal workflows and digital products. Working under the Vice President of Product & Innovation, this role leads cross-functional efforts to identify high-value AI use cases, translate them into technical deliverables, and ensure successful implementation. The AI Product Owner bridges the gap between business needs and AI capabilities, guiding development teams in creating scalable, ethical, and impactful AI-driven solutions that optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. This role also ensures strong alignment between technical execution and strategic outcomes by managing priorities, clarifying requirements, and overseeing the full lifecycle of AI feature development - from concept to deployment and iteration.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Bowman has an opportunity for an AI Product Owner to join our team in Reston, VA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
The AI Product Owner is responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for integrating generative AI and machine learning into the company’s internal workflows and digital products. Working under the Vice President of Product & Innovation, this role leads cross-functional efforts to identify high-value AI use cases, translate them into technical deliverables, and ensure successful implementation. The AI Product Owner bridges the gap between business needs and AI capabilities, guiding development teams in creating scalable, ethical, and impactful AI-driven solutions that optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. This role also ensures strong alignment between technical execution and strategic outcomes by managing priorities, clarifying requirements, and overseeing the full lifecycle of AI feature development - from concept to deployment and iteration.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Own the product strategy and vision for AI-powered features and tools across the enterprise.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify AI opportunities that support business and operational goals.
- Define success criteria and value metrics for AI-enabled solutions.
- Partner with Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Innovation teams to scope, prioritize, and deliver AI initiatives.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment on goals, timelines, and outcomes for AI product development.
- Act as a champion for responsible AI use, governance, and adoption throughout the organization.
- Communicate strategy and progress to business leaders and other stakeholders.
- Develop detailed user stories, product requirements, and technical documentation for AI features and workflows.
- Translate strategic AI goals into actionable roadmaps and sprint plans, balancing experimentation and delivery.
- Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and stakeholder reviews in collaboration with technical leads.
- Conduct discovery sessions to identify workflow inefficiencies, knowledge gaps, or opportunities for AI augmentation.
- Oversee pilot programs and phased rollouts to evaluate AI model performance and product impact.
- Coordinate user testing, performance validation, compliance review, and user feedback collection.
- Collaborate with UX and training teams to design intuitive interfaces and effective onboarding for AI features.
- Track usage, satisfaction, adoption trends, and business value of AI features using quantitative and qualitative data.
- Provide clear documentation and presentations to stakeholders to communicate AI product vision, milestones, and insights.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, use cases, and limitations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Product thinking and ability to balance technical depth with business value.
- Commitment to ethical, transparent, and responsible AI practices.
- Strategic vision, attention to detail, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Product Management, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in product management, digital strategy, or technology roles, with at least two (2) years focused on AI/ML solutions.
- Familiarity with generative AI, LLMs, machine learning pipelines, and related APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Hugging Face).
- Experience with agile product development and cross-functional team leadership.Strong analytical and storytelling skills using data and product metrics.
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Physical Demands and Working Environment
- Primarily in-person or hybrid work setting based on business needs.
- Minimal travel required (approximately 10%).
- Professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
