Product and Program Lead - AI Automation Solutions Consultant
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established to address the urgent needs of communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. The organization operates globally, leveraging local knowledge and global resources to create sustainable solutions for communities. In 2026, the organization changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global to better reflect its mission of fostering prosperity in every community, thereby advancing humanity as a whole. The organization is dedicated to innovation and collaboration, working alongside various stakeholders to ensure that communities can thrive and pursue fulfilling lives on their own terms.
Job Overview:
The role of the Product and Program Lead - AI Automation Solutions Consultant is pivotal in leading the validation, design, development, and pilot of an AI-enabled product aimed at enhancing the Award Agreement Review Checklist (AARC) process. This consultancy is focused on improving the workflow associated with reviewing donor agreements, which involves extensive document examination and information gathering. The consultant will be responsible for creating a user-centered AI product that streamlines the review process, enhances efficiency, and ensures that human oversight remains integral to the validation of evidence and decision-making. The consultant will work closely with various stakeholders, including IT and technical teams, to ensure that the product meets user needs and business requirements while maintaining flexibility in its design and implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will engage in several key activities, including validating existing problem statements and user needs, designing a user-centered AI product, and delivering a tested pilot through iterative validation and testing. Specific duties include conducting stakeholder interviews, confirming pain points and business requirements, defining functional and non-functional requirements, developing a phased implementation plan, and managing the development of the prototype. The consultant will also be responsible for defining success measures, tracking pilot outcomes, and preparing documentation for handover and governance. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate with business contributors and technical teams to ensure timely input and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess 5-10 years of experience in relevant fields such as technical product management, digital delivery, or program delivery. Strong product management and program delivery experience is essential, including a proven track record of overseeing projects from requirements validation through to pilot execution and handover. Experience in leading AI, automation, or data-enabled initiatives is required, along with the ability to translate business processes into practical product requirements. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in managing pilots, user testing, and quality assurance, as well as strong stakeholder facilitation and communication skills.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is expected, typically including a degree in fields related to technology, business, or program management. Advanced degrees or certifications in product management, AI, or related disciplines may be advantageous but are not explicitly required.
Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically between 5 to 10 years, in areas that align with the responsibilities of product management and program delivery. Candidates should have a strong understanding of AI and automation technologies, as well as experience in managing complex projects that involve multiple stakeholders and technical teams.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the global nature of the role and the requirement for effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly mentioned as a requirement.
Additional Notes:
This consultancy is a remote position, allowing for global applicants, with a preference for candidates who can overlap with US time zones. The estimated level of effort for this consultancy is approximately three months, with a targeted delivery date by late December 2026 or early January 202
Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization that was established to address the urgent needs of communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. The organization operates globally, leveraging local knowledge and global resources to create sustainable solutions for communities. In 2026, the organization changed its name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global to better reflect its mission of fostering prosperity in every community, thereby advancing humanity as a whole. The organization is dedicated to innovation and collaboration, working alongside various stakeholders to ensure that communities can thrive and pursue fulfilling lives on their own terms.
Job Overview:
The role of the Product and Program Lead - AI Automation Solutions Consultant is pivotal in leading the validation, design, development, and pilot of an AI-enabled product aimed at enhancing the Award Agreement Review Checklist (AARC) process. This consultancy is focused on improving the workflow associated with reviewing donor agreements, which involves extensive document examination and information gathering. The consultant will be responsible for creating a user-centered AI product that streamlines the review process, enhances efficiency, and ensures that human oversight remains integral to the validation of evidence and decision-making. The consultant will work closely with various stakeholders, including IT and technical teams, to ensure that the product meets user needs and business requirements while maintaining flexibility in its design and implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will engage in several key activities, including validating existing problem statements and user needs, designing a user-centered AI product, and delivering a tested pilot through iterative validation and testing. Specific duties include conducting stakeholder interviews, confirming pain points and business requirements, defining functional and non-functional requirements, developing a phased implementation plan, and managing the development of the prototype. The consultant will also be responsible for defining success measures, tracking pilot outcomes, and preparing documentation for handover and governance. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate with business contributors and technical teams to ensure timely input and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess 5-10 years of experience in relevant fields such as technical product management, digital delivery, or program delivery. Strong product management and program delivery experience is essential, including a proven track record of overseeing projects from requirements validation through to pilot execution and handover. Experience in leading AI, automation, or data-enabled initiatives is required, along with the ability to translate business processes into practical product requirements. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in managing pilots, user testing, and quality assurance, as well as strong stakeholder facilitation and communication skills.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is expected, typically including a degree in fields related to technology, business, or program management. Advanced degrees or certifications in product management, AI, or related disciplines may be advantageous but are not explicitly required.
Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically between 5 to 10 years, in areas that align with the responsibilities of product management and program delivery. Candidates should have a strong understanding of AI and automation technologies, as well as experience in managing complex projects that involve multiple stakeholders and technical teams.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the global nature of the role and the requirement for effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly mentioned as a requirement.
Additional Notes:
This consultancy is a remote position, allowing for global applicants, with a preference for candidates who can overlap with US time zones. The estimated level of effort for this consultancy is approximately three months, with a targeted delivery date by late December 2026 or early January 202
- The consultant will report to the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Senior Director of Operations Management and will work closely with various teams, including donor compliance, IT engineering, and data services. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to ethical practices, aligning with Prosper Global's mission and values.
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