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Product Managers (Technical and AI) - Intro Session with Transformation Consultancy

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 675 /day

Freelance

08-02-2026

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Job Specifications

Role: Product Managers (Technical and AI) - Intro Session with Transformation Consultancy

Seniority: Mid and Senior levels

We’re running an introductory session (Friday 13th Feb) with a consultancy ahead of upcoming Product roles. They’re looking to meet 6 Product Managers who have strong operational retail product experience (e.g. scheduling, timesheets, workforce tools), plus proven exposure to large-scale AI and data programmes. The session will be used to assess fit, capability depth, and availability ahead of formal roles being released.

Projects will range from 3-9 months. They are typically 2-3 days per week on-site in London with the remainder worked remotly. Estimated day rate is £400-£675 Inside IR35.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

Tasks

Support delivery of operational retail products - particularly workforce/ops tooling such as scheduling, clocking-in, timesheets, and related operational platforms

Play a critical role in AI-enabled delivery, contributing from either a Product or Data/AI angle across large programmes (not just “AI interest”, but real delivery involvement)

Work cross-functionally across business, data and engineering, helping shape requirements, prioritise delivery, and ensure solutions are scalable, usable, and operationally ready

Requirements

An independent consultant

Consultancy background is preferred

Sector experience in retail / supermarkets / consumer and/or financial services (flexible if the candidate has clearly delivered the relevant type of product work previously)

Product experience in operational retail tooling, including workforce management products such as scheduling, clocking-in, time tracking, and related operational systems (Zelis experience is a strong plus)

Hands-on AI programme delivery exposure, including one or more of:

Applied AI delivery (real implementation experience)

AI Agents

AI data cleansing, readiness, and data quality foundations

Broader data skills aligned to prior detail shared

About the Company

We build and manage your on-demand independent consultant team via a simple, cost-effective service. Blackbook is trusted by consulting leaders to provide fast, easy access to vetted and curated pools of independent consultants. Our team consists of ex-consultants from the Big 4, strategy boutiques, and recruitment firms. We’re committed to helping consultancies leverage top associates and enhance their operational flexibility in the evolving world of work, all while optimising their margins. Know more