AI & Automation Product Owner

Date: May 8, 2026 Location: Company Overview magine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion. At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future. This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward. We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger. We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide. Your Future Starts Here. If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong. Anything is possible when you imagine everything. 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 We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision. Nearest Major Market: Canton Nearest Secondary Market: Akron