Data and AI Product Owner - ITV Studios
ITV · London Area, United Kingdom
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- On site
- Full-time
- £100,000 / year
- London Area, United Kingdom
Job highlights
- Own AI and data strategy for ITV Studios.
- Drive AI adoption from ideation to rollout.
- Manage vendors, costs, and risks effectively.
- Redesign processes with AI for productivity gains.
- Champion responsible AI innovation and literacy.
About the role
Data and AI Product Owner - ITV Studios
ITV Studios is a leading global creator, producer and distributor of TV content. Studios Technology enables the creation, management and distribution of that content through scalable production workflows across cloud, data, AI, media asset management and post-production tooling, working closely with production, commercial and creative teams worldwide.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Product, the Product Manager for Data and AI will own the AI and data strategy, operating model and roadmap for ITV Studios. The role will take work through the production lifecycle from ideation to exploitation, identifying AI and data use cases and finding and driving solution delivery and rollout. The role will own the end-to-end process for AI adoption, set governance and guardrails for responsible adoption, and lead change, vendor management and cost control across Studios globally.
Responsibilities:
- Own the AI and Data product strategy and roadmap for ITV Studios, including clear outcomes and KPIs.
- Own and operate the end-to-end AI and Data adoption operating model and processes, including intake, triage, prioritisation, trialing, investment case development, development, rollout and ongoing service design and ownership.
- Work with all stakeholders involved in the process including Legal, Cyber and technology to change and improve the operating model and process.
- Identify emerging opportunities, shape proofs of value, and operationalise successful pilots into supported, scalable products.
- Oversee the development of modern AI products (GenAI and agentic), championing engineering best practice across reliability, security, testing/QA and observability.
- Define and maintain the Studios AI tool catalogue, aligned to stages of the TV production lifecycle, including approved tools, intended use, constraints, support model, and lifecycle management (onboard/retire).
- Track and showcase the value of AI Tooling.
- Work with business stakeholders to redesign processes enabled by AI, ensuring solutions deliver measurable improvements to productivity - not just “overlaying AI on existing ways of working.”
- Oversee adoption and business change, including communications, training, champion networks, rollout plans, feedback loops, and value-realisation reporting.
- Own service cost management for AI products, including budgeting, consumption optimisation, unit-cost visibility (where possible), and spend governance aligned to business value.
- Manage AI vendors and third parties, including selection, due diligence and contract management
- Manage key risks across security, privacy, data protection, IP, and regulatory compliance - ensuring controls are embedded into product design, delivery, and operations.
- Stay current on AI advances and promote AI literacy, providing guidance, training, and best practice to enable responsible innovation across teams.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Strong understanding of Generative and Agentic AI concepts.
- Experience in Media/Entertainment, including a working understanding of end-to-end television production workflows and how studios operate day-to-day.
- Proven capability to set a clear product vision, strategy and roadmap (GenAI and agentic), with measurable outcomes, KPIs and value realisation.
- Familiarity with enterprise governance and assurance processes and artefacts, producing documentation suitable for Architecture, Legal, Cyber, Data Privacy and Regulatory review.
- Familiarity with the principles of business process redesign.
- An understanding of modern AI product engineering principles including reuse, reliability, security, and observability.
- Commercial, vendor and cost management: Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, optimising run costs, and leading vendor/third-party management (selection, due diligence, contracts/SLAs, roadmap alignment, and avoiding tool sprawl).
Key Skills/Competency
- Product Strategy
- AI Adoption
- Generative AI
- Agentic AI
- Roadmap Development
- Vendor Management
- Cost Control
- Business Process Redesign
- AI Governance
- Media Production Workflows
Skills & topics
- Data Product Owner
- AI Product Owner
- Generative AI
- Agentic AI
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- ITV Studios
- Media Technology
- Content Production
- Data Governance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Generative AI, product strategy, and media workflows.
- Showcase AI expertise: Detail your experience in AI adoption, governance, and vendor management.
- Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate your impact on productivity and cost savings.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss AI use cases and ethical considerations in media.
- Understand ITV's business: Research their content production and technology needs.
Technical preparation
Master Generative and Agentic AI concepts.,Understand TV production workflows.,Familiarize with enterprise governance processes.,Study AI product engineering principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex AI strategy you developed.,How do you handle vendor negotiations?,Explain your process for prioritizing AI projects.,How do you drive change and adoption?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Data and AI Product Owner role at ITV Studios?
- The Data and AI Product Owner role at ITV Studios offers a competitive salary range of £80k - £100k per annum, reflecting the seniority and scope of this critical position.
- How often is the Data and AI Product Owner expected to be in the office?
- This hybrid role requires 1-2 days per week in the White City, London office, allowing for flexibility while maintaining in-person collaboration.
- What specific AI technologies will the Data and AI Product Owner focus on at ITV Studios?
- The Data and AI Product Owner will focus on modern AI products, specifically Generative AI and Agentic AI, driving their strategy, adoption, and best practices within ITV Studios.
- What is the closing date for applications for the Data and AI Product Owner position?
- The closing date for applications for the Data and AI Product Owner role is April 13th, 2026. It's advisable to apply well in advance of this deadline.
- What kind of experience is most valuable for the Data and AI Product Owner role at ITV Studios?
- The most valuable experience includes a strong understanding of Generative and Agentic AI, experience in the Media/Entertainment industry, and a proven track record in setting product strategy and managing AI adoption lifecycles.
- Does ITV Studios offer opportunities for career growth with this Data and AI Product Owner role?
- While the description focuses on the immediate responsibilities, a role owning the AI and data strategy at a company like ITV Studios typically offers significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the technology and product management space.
- What are the key risks managed by the Data and AI Product Owner at ITV Studios?
- The Data and AI Product Owner is responsible for managing key risks across security, privacy, data protection, IP, and regulatory compliance, ensuring these are embedded into all aspects of AI product design, delivery, and operations.