Vice President, Product - AI & Automation

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President, Product – AI & Automation to lead the development, deployment, and commercialization of proprietary AI and automation solutions. This leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision, managing cross-functional technical teams, and transforming innovative AI capabilities into scalable, revenue-generating products. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the successful candidate will operate at the intersection of product, engineering, operations, and client engagement, driving the evolution of enterprise-grade AI platforms and automation solutions. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Ownership - Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and automation initiatives. - Lead the development of workflow orchestration platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and domain-specific automation products. - Translate business objectives and customer needs into product priorities and investment decisions. - Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, security, reliability, and compliance. Product Development & Platform Leadership - Lead teams responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing AI solutions in live enterprise environments. - Oversee platform architecture, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, observability, and cost optimization. - Establish strong product management and engineering practices across discovery, design, development, testing, and release cycles. - Drive continuous product improvement through customer feedback and usage insights. Commercial Enablement & Client Engagement - Act as a senior product leader during enterprise sales engagements, pilots, and strategic initiatives. - Partner with Sales and Business Leadership to support solution design, pre-sales activities, and go-to-market strategies. - Translate technical capabilities into compelling business value propositions. - Develop scalable and repeatable product offerings rather than bespoke client solutions. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic priorities, resource allocation, and growth initiatives. - Partner with operational and technology leaders to align product development with business goals. - Build and lead high-performing product, engineering, and platform teams focused on innovation, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Required Experience - 10+ years of product leadership experience within AI, enterprise software, SaaS, automation, or technology-enabled services. - Proven track record of taking products from concept to large-scale commercial adoption. - Experience leading customer-facing technical teams, including Product, Solutions Engineering, FDE, or DevOps functions. - Strong experience supporting enterprise sales, product commercialization, and go-to-market execution. - Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and transformation-driven environments. Technical Expertise - Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) - AI-driven workflow automation and orchestration - Human-in-the-loop AI systems - Enterprise SaaS platforms - Cloud technologies (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable) - DevOps, CI/CD, platform engineering, and observability - Scalable product architecture and deployment Preferred Industry Experience - Legal Technology - eDiscovery - Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) - Professional Services Technology - Compliance Technology - Regulated or highly secure enterprise environments Ideal Candidate Profile - Builder mindset with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments. - Strong strategic thinker capable of simplifying complex business and technical challenges. - Commercially focused with a strong bias for execution and measurable outcomes. - Comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders, enterprise clients, and engineering teams alike. Job Location: Mohali