Product Manager - Actionable Insight Accelerator (AIx) Strategic Initiatives (Software Platform)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

16d•$174,000 - $239,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. We are looking for a Software Product Manager to drive key strategic initiatives on the AIx platform. This role focuses on building core platform capabilities—APIs, services, data flows, workflow integrations, and telemetry—that support multiple AI‑enabled applications across the organization. You’ll define clear requirements, work closely with engineering and UX, guide releases, and ensure the platform is reliable, easy to adopt, and aligned with business goals. This role requires technical depth, strong communication, and the ability to lead cross‑functional efforts.

Requirements

5–10+ years in Software Product Management or Technical Program Management.
Bachelor's or Master’s in a technical field (Engineering, CS, Data, etc.) or equivalent experience.
Experience shipping platform features (APIs, services, backend systems, developer tools).
Strong technical literacy (APIs, data models, service architecture basics).
Excellent communication and ability to explain trade-offs in simple terms.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Comfort working with engineers, designers, and cross‑functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI‑assisted workflows, data pipelines, or enterprise SaaS is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Product Planning & Prioritization Develop a practical, achievable roadmap for AIx platform initiatives.
Prioritize work based on user needs, technical constraints, and business impact.
Translate strategy into clear objectives and success metrics.
Requirements & Specifications Write concise PRDs and user stories for APIs, backend services, data contracts, and workflow features.
Define essential non‑functional requirements (performance, reliability, security, and usability).
Work with architects and engineers to align on feasible, scalable technical designs.
Execution & Delivery Manage the product backlog and lead sprint rituals with engineering.
Validate builds against acceptance criteria and support release planning.
Ensure quality through standard SDLC practices—testing, documentation, and change management.
User Experience & Adoption Partner with UX to define intuitive workflows and ensure features fit naturally into users’ day‑to‑day tools.
Gather feedback from users and internal stakeholders; translate it into actionable improvements.
Support onboarding, adoption, and cross‑team enablement.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define KPIs for availability, performance, adoption, and usage patterns.
Collaborate with engineering to build dashboards and telemetry.
Use metrics to refine priorities and guide incremental improvements.