Technical Product Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

LDC is pursuing an exciting digital journey, driving industrialization of IT delivery, and innovating with cutting-edge technology (Cloud, AI and Machine Learning, Agile DevOps/ SecOps, data mesh, RPA, research repositories…).  

Our IT strategy has already achieved significant value driving innovation, efficiency, agility, and speed to market. Our research and Analytics capabilities have driven superior decision making, but there is much more still to be achieved and we need great people to make this happen. 

Within the global DT&A organization, you will be offered unique projects with opportunities to grow and develop in a collaborative, fast-moving, vibrant, and entrepreneurial spirit. Wherever you join us, you will enjoy an exciting, ever-changing environment with endless space to develop and learn. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experience Technical Product Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the development and early stage industrialization of an AI-based trading assistant.

• Work closely with Product Owner, declining the product vision and strategy into a functional product delivering high business impact 
• Supported by the Product Owner, interact with the business stakeholders to understand their requirements, with greatest care on business value and adoption, and translate it into detailed technical requirements 
• Build and manage a product backlog using Agile methodology 
• Manage a decentralized technical team of developers, architect, cloud engineers, data scientist and engineers, UI/UX team and ensure the timely delivery of product features according to product roadmap 
• Apply project management and best practices according to corporate guidelines 
• Monitor key performance metrics to ensure product value and adoption 
• Report and communicate on progress and achievements 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Product Manager or equivalent Proven experience in managing AI or ML-based products. 
• Experience in the financial sector, particularly in trading, is a plus. 
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, in a complex, fast-paced, and international environment. 
• Strong experience in Project Management 

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc) 

• Excellent project management skills. 
• Proficient in product management software (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.). 
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including Azure OpenAI services 
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and how they apply to product development. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 
• Results-oriented and data driven mindset 
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus. 

Academics 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Master’s degree is a plus. 
• Certifications in Product Management and Agile/Scrum are desirable 
• Certifications in AI/ML is a plus 

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Flexible working

• Access to Training and Development 

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us