AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Agentic PMO Product Owner to join our Program Management Office (PMO) and lead the delivery of AI-enabled products, workflow automation, and digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and business outcomes. This role is responsible for translating business needs into scalable products, managing the full product lifecycle from concept through production deployment, and ensuring successful adoption and measurable value realization.
The ideal candidate combines strong product ownership experience with expertise in automation, AI-enabled technologies, workflow optimization, and enterprise systems. This individual will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, digital platform teams, and operational leaders to deliver solutions that streamline processes, improve visibility, and support data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the product backlog, roadmap, release plans, and business value objectives for AI-enabled products, automation solutions, and delivery platforms
- Translate business needs into product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and production-ready solutions
- Prioritize product initiatives based on business value, operational impact, risk, and strategic objectives
- Lead product reviews, demonstrations, and stakeholder engagements to ensure solutions meet business expectations
- Define and deliver AI-driven and workflow automation solutions from concept through deployment and adoption
- Establish success metrics and monitor product performance, including adoption rates, efficiency gains, cycle-time improvements, quality improvements, and business outcomes
- Implement governance, validation, security, auditability, and oversight controls for AI-enabled capabilities and automated workflows
- Configure and optimize work management platforms, dashboards, and automation tools to support enterprise operations
- Define system integrations, data flows, deployment requirements, monitoring approaches, and support models
- Partner with technology teams to integrate solutions with enterprise systems and approved data sources
- Monitor and improve data quality to support reliable reporting, automation, and decision-making
- Develop launch plans, onboarding materials, adoption strategies, and training support for new products and capabilities
- Analyze user feedback, operational performance, and business outcomes to drive continuous product improvements
- Monitor post-launch product health, business impact, and operational effectiveness
- Identify opportunities to scale successful solutions, improve existing products, and retire low-value capabilities
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product ownership, product management, business systems, enterprise software, workflow automation, or AI-enabled solution delivery
- Experience launching and supporting enterprise products in production environments
- Experience working with agile product development and cross-functional delivery teams
- Experience defining product metrics, tracking adoption, and measuring business value realization
- Experience implementing governance, controls, monitoring, and oversight for automated business processes
- Experience gathering and translating business requirements into technical and operational solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent product management certification
- Experience with AI-enabled applications, workflow automation, or enterprise automation platforms
- Experience working in telecommunications, infrastructure, technology, or large-scale operational environments
- Experience with business intelligence, analytics, and dashboard development
- Experience supporting delivery management, deployment management, or project portfolio management platforms
- Proficiency in Python, low-code automation platforms, or workflow automation tools
- Experience working with enterprise data integration and API-based solutions
Soft Skills:
- Strong product ownership and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to balance technical requirements with business objectives
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering measurable business value
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail
Technology Stack:
- Jira
- Confluence
- Smartsheet
- Power BI
- Large Language Model (LLM) platforms
- AI agent frameworks
- Workflow automation platforms
- Python
- API integration tools
- Business intelligence and reporting platforms
- Low-code and no-code automation tools
- Data analytics and visualization platforms
- Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, product reviews, and cross-functional collaboration sessions
- Ability to review technical documentation, business requirements, dashboards, and performance reports
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel approximately 20% as business needs require
- Ability to collaborate across multiple time zones and geographically distributed teams
Benefits & Perks
At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
