Hexion

AI & Automation Product Owner

Hexion$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ohio, US
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in product management, ERP, process automation, or digital transformation with direct delivery responsibility.
  • Expertise in SAP ECC/S4 with an understanding of relevant modules (MM/SD/FI/PP) for process translation.
  • Hands-on experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such as UiPath or Power Automate to identify automation opportunities.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML, especially Generative AI and integration with existing systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage product execution, including backlog ownership and agile delivery methodologies.
  • Strong focus on adoption, with a proven track record of driving user acceptance and clear business outcomes.
  • Experience with system integrations (APIs, middleware) to connect AI solutions with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define project requirements and align business users with technical teams for successful delivery.
  • Enable integration of ERP-native AI and third-party solutions in areas like invoice automation and procurement.
  • Identify workflows ready for automation and work with process owners to manage RPA projects effectively.
  • Drive user adoption through training, process updates, and continuous feedback mechanisms for improvement.
  • Manage the product backlog and roadmap, prioritizing tasks and communicating progress to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with AI governance, data standards, and risk management protocols.
  • Conduct evaluations of AI and automation tools alongside IT and leadership teams.

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge AI and automation technologies in a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training in emerging technologies.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams, fostering diverse perspectives and ideas.
  • Support from leadership in innovative projects aimed at transforming processes.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and Ops to identify and prioritize high-impact AI/automation use cases.

Own end-to-end delivery of AI/ML solutions integrated with ERP (automation, predictive analytics, and LLM assistants in workflows).

Job Responsibilities

  • Define requirements (PRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria) and align business users with delivery teams (DS/Eng/IT).
  • Enable ERP-native AI and third-party integrations (e.g., invoice automation, forecasting, procurement, inventory, order mgmt.).
  • Identify automation-ready processes, map/redesign workflows with process owners, and coordinate RPA implementation.
  • Drive adoption: training, SOP updates, usage metrics, and continuous improvement based on feedback.
  • Own the backlog and roadmap; manage priorities and communicate progress and outcomes.
  • Operate within AI governance, data, and compliance standards; manage risks and escalate blockers early.
  • Support vendor/tool evaluations for AI and automation platforms with IT and leadership.
  • Create enablement materials and run working sessions to help teams adopt AI-assisted workflows.


Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • 5-7 years in product, ERP, process automation, or digital transformation with hands-on delivery ownership.
  • SAP ECC/S4 experience; understanding of modules (MM/SD/FI/PP) and ability to translate processes into requirements.
  • RPA experience (UiPath, Power Automate, or similar); able to spot and size automation opportunities.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML and GenAI (RAG, copilots/agents, LLM integration) to partner with DS/Eng teams.
  • Strong product execution: specs, backlog ownership, and agile/hybrid delivery.
  • Proven adoption focus-driving trust, usage, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Comfortable with integrations (APIs, middleware) to connect AI solutions with ERP and adjacent systems.
  • Clear communicator with business stakeholders; can translate technical concepts without heavy jargon.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Azure data/AI (Databricks, Azure OpenAI, Data Factory).

  • Palantir Foundry and/or supply chain/procurement analytics tools.
  • CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics), ideally in B2B manufacturing/chemicals.


Other

About Hexion

Hexion is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a range of resins, adhesives, and other chemical products. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and electronics. Hexion was formed in 2005 through the merger of two chemical companies, Borden Chemical and Resolution Performance Products. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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