Digital AI and Innovation Leader (Product Manager)

As an experienced Asia Digital, AI & Innovation Lead, your role is crucial in spearheading the digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives across the dynamic Asia region. You will be responsible for defining, driving, and executing digital and AI strategies that align with global objectives, foster regional collaboration, maximize reuse of solutions, and champion regional needs with global teams. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement a comprehensive digital and AI roadmap for the Asia region in collaboration with country leads and global stakeholders. - Identify, evaluate, and prioritize digital and AI initiatives based on strategic impact, business value, and alignment with global guidelines. - Lead the adoption and localization of global digital and AI platforms, tools, and methodologies across Asian markets. - Establish and lead regional communities of practice for digital and AI, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and capability building. - Champion the reuse of digital assets, data models, and AI components across different countries within Asia to accelerate delivery and reduce costs. - Collaborate closely with global digital, AI, IT, and business leadership to advocate for regional requirements and ensure their incorporation into global strategies and product backlogs. - Monitor regional digital and AI performance, tracking key KPIs and providing regular reports to regional and global leadership. - Stay updated on emerging digital technologies, AI trends, and the competitive landscape in Asia to identify new opportunities and threats. - Manage relationships with key external partners, vendors, and technology providers in the digital and AI space. - Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of digital and AI professionals across the region. - Ensure all digital and AI initiatives comply with regional regulations, data privacy laws, and ethical AI principles. Qualifications: - Engineering / Business Administration Masters degree - 10 to 15 years of overall experience with 2+ years in leading regional or multi-country digital/technology initiatives within Asia. - Experience in B2C, B2B, or B2O environments is highly desirable. - Proven track record of successfully implementing large-scale digital platforms, customer-facing applications, and/or AI/ML solutions. - Deep understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce, customer experience (CX), data analytics, and emerging AI technologies. - Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable digital and AI strategies. - Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills. - Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles. - Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability. - Cultural sensitivity and experience working effectively in diverse Asian markets. - Fluent in English (written and spoken).,