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Senior AI Product Strategist

John Wiley & Sons Inc.
United States, Minnesota, St. Louis Park
Feb 06, 2026
Job Description: Senior AI Product Strategist Location: St Louis Park, MN, USA We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what's possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what's next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large. About the Role: About the Role We're seeking a Senior AI Product Strategist to lead the design and development of enterprise AI products from concept through production deployment. This role requires a unique blend of strategic product thinking, business acumen, cross-functional team coordination, and a strong understanding of AI technologies to build scalable AI solutions in workplace learning environments. The ideal candidate will shape the vision and roadmap for AI-powered B2B products and work with architects, developers, and other cross-functional teams to drive the vision forward. You'll balance rapid delivery, profitable AI product strategy, and legal, compliance, security, bias and regulatory alignment. Although this is first and foremost a product strategy position, a technical background with engineering abilities is a plus. Key Responsibilities Define product requirements and collaborate with technical teams to deliver AI capabilities such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and semantic search Lead complete AI product development lifecycle from concept to production deployment, including authoring product documentation, defining success metrics, and managing cross-functional execution Work with other product team members to incorporate AI throughout Wiley's suite of workplace learning solutions. Partner with UX, content, and engineering teams to shape conversational experiences and prompt strategies Author comprehensive AI governance frameworks including risk management, ethics guidelines, safety guardrails, and compliance documentation aligned with industry standards Ensure quality standards are met through collaboration with QA and data teams Train and enable cross-functional teams (engineering, content, QA, legal, data science) in AI-first practices, translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Align product vision with pricing, technical feasibility and content strategy Present AI strategy and product progress to executive leadership, secure buy-in for strategic decisions, and manage stakeholder alignment across competing priorities Influence architectural decisions through product strategy and business impact analysis Establish data collection and analytics frameworks for user interaction patterns, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement feedback loops Ensure product documentation supports scalability, adoption, and cross-functional understanding Collaborate with engineering to ensure cost-effective and scalable AI solutions Work closely with data teams to align product goals with data strategy and insights Coordinate with legal, compliance, and security teams on data privacy protocols, bias testing, fairness evaluation, and regulatory alignment Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, AI/Machine Learning, Engineering, or related field preferred 5+ years leading AI and/or technical product development from concept through production launch. Experience with building both 0 - 1 (from scratch) and continuous improvement /iterative improvement. Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, RAG architecture, vector databases, semantic search, and prompt engineering techniques. Bonus if candidate has python experience and/or has built POCs from the ground up before. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative AI-powered products Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and understand platform capabilities Demonstrated ability to train and enable cross-functional teams with no prior AI experience, translating complex technical concepts across organizational levels Experience developing AI governance frameworks, risk management documentation, and compliance protocols aligned with industry standards Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills with track record of securing buy-in through data-driven business cases Proven ability to write comprehensive documentation, strategic roadmaps, and product specifications Strong decision-making skills balancing speed to market, technical feasibility, risk management, and cost optimization Ability to work effectively with diverse teams including engineers, data scientists, content specialists, legal, and business stakeholders with minimal supervision Understanding of AI safety, bias testing, fairness evaluation, data privacy, and security protocols for responsible AI implementation Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, cross-functional coordination, and managing competing priorities Commitment to responsible AI development, ethical implementation, continuous learning, and adapting to evolving AI landscape We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance. We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered. Salary Range: 0 USD to 0 USD #LI-CW1