Senior Product Manager
EPAM Systems
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Job summary
EPAM Systems in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead GenAI product discovery, design, and scaling for downstream oil and gas refinery operations. You will collaborate with refinery stakeholders, engineers, and IT to deliver AI-powered solutions that are technically feasible and deliver measurable business impact.
The role requires 8–10 years of experience with 5–6 years in tech product management, strong knowledge of refinery processes, and hands-on GenAI delivery
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of overall experience with 5–6 years in technical product management or related leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of Downstream Oil & Gas processes, including refinery operations.
- Hands-on experience delivering AI or GenAI products in complex enterprise settings.
- Academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
- Valid SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) certificate (with IT related discipline) is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Own the vision, roadmap and strategy for GenAI products that support refinery workflows and Downstream operations.
- Conduct discovery sessions, operational assessments and user research on-site with refinery teams.
- Translate refinery-specific requirements into scalable enterprise product capabilities.
- Lead end-to-end GenAI solution delivery from proof-of-concept to production-grade implementation and adoption.
- Define requirements for AI copilots, decision-support tools and engineering knowledge assistants.
- Establish governance and monitoring for AI systems, focusing on reliability, safety and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with technical teams to define integration points for industrial systems (e.g., SAP, PI System, LIMS).
- Ensure compliance with security, data governance and enterprise architecture standards.
- Engage senior stakeholders, prepare decision papers and manage product updates and demonstrations.
- Oversee product backlogs, release plans, risk and dependency management and acceptance criteria.
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EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, EPAM has been helping clients navigate digital transformation for over 30 years, delivering innovative solutions to stay competitive in constantly evolving markets.
EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, EPAM has been helping clients navigate digital transformation for over 30 years, delivering innovative solutions to stay competitive in constantly evolving markets.
As consultants, designers, architects, engineers and trainers, at EPAM, we specialize in building long-term partnerships, enabling businesses to reimagine themselves through a digital lens. In Saudi Arabia, EPAM operates in Riyadh and Al Khobar, offering cutting-edge engineering, strategy, design, consulting, and innovation services across industries.
We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, in an on-site working mode. In this role, you will lead the discovery, design, implementation and scaling of GenAI products for Downstream Oil & Gas and refinery operations. You will collaborate closely with refinery stakeholders, engineers, IT teams and leadership to deliver AI-powered solutions that are technically feasible, operationally reliable and deliver measurable business impact. This role offers an opportunity to influence large-scale industrial AI adoption and contribute to digital transformation initiatives in a mission-critical domain.
The deadline for submission is 04/11/2026.
- Own the vision, roadmap and strategy for GenAI products that support refinery workflows and Downstream operations
- Conduct discovery sessions, operational assessments and user research on-site with refinery teams
- Translate refinery-specific requirements into scalable enterprise product capabilities
- Lead end-to-end GenAI solution delivery from proof-of-concept to production-grade implementation and adoption
- Define requirements for AI copilots, decision-support tools and engineering knowledge assistants
- Establish governance and monitoring for AI systems, focusing on reliability, safety and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with technical teams to define integration points for industrial systems (e.g., SAP, PI System, LIMS)
- Ensure compliance with security, data governance and enterprise architecture standards
- Engage senior stakeholders, prepare decision papers and manage product updates and demonstrations
- Oversee product backlogs, release plans, risk and dependency management and acceptance criteria
- 8–10 years of overall experience with 5–6 years in technical product management or related leadership roles
- Strong understanding of Downstream Oil & Gas processes, including refinery operations
- Hands-on experience delivering AI or GenAI products in complex enterprise settings
- Expertise in stakeholder management, roadmap planning and business process mapping
- Familiarity with integration of enterprise data systems (e.g., SAP, PI, maintenance platforms)
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, cybersecurity and data governance teams
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Fluent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
- Academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
- Valid SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) certificate (with IT related discipline) is required for this position
- Experience with AI copilots, knowledge assistants and document-intelligence solutions
- Awareness of private cloud, hybrid and on-premise deployment models (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes)
- Background in industrial IoT or predictive maintenance solutions
- General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- End of service gratuity
- Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
- Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
- Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
The usual working hours for full-time roles at EPAM in Saudi Arabia are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Working hours may vary based on client requirements and flexibility is accommodated whenever possible.
Moon Tower, Mezzanine Floor, King Fahed Branch Road, AR Rahmaniyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
21st Floor, Khobar Gate Tower, Al Bandariyah District, King Fahd Road, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Become part of a global community of experts spanning over 55 countries in a welcoming and inclusive work environment
- Experience flexible work options - from home, on-site or in a hybrid model based on role and/or project requirements
- Enjoy a tailored career progression path at EPAM, recognized as the Fastest-Growing IT Services Company in Fortune 100
- Benefit from consistent learning and development opportunities including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
- Explore a wide network of innovative and diverse projects across various markets and verticals
- EPAM was recognized by Glassdoor's as a top 100 Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024
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