About the Role
Staff Product Owner, Cost Solutions, Smart Manufacturing & AI at Micron Technology.
Responsibilities
- Report to the Senior Director – SMAI and lead cost transformation initiatives across procurement and manufacturing.
- Partner with I4.0 Managers, Analysts and Data Scientists to develop AI‑enabled cost solutions.
- Own the product backlog and roadmap for AI and Generative AI use cases, designing, analyzing, and delivering ideas that embed opportunity identification, value capture and workflow optimisation.
- Shape and deliver a portfolio of AI & Generative AI use cases spanning spend and commodity intelligence, supplier intelligence and contract analytics to surface savings opportunities and translate them into measurable value.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers and business partners to define requirements, prioritise features and ensure solutions deliver positive impact.
- Support coordinated smart manufacturing solutions across Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing with a focus on cost optimisation.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities using AI‑enabled tools and advanced analytics, and translate them into actionable initiatives with a clear savings and efficiency roadmap.
- Establish rigorous before/after measurement frameworks covering cost, cycle time and productivity.
- Drive delivery of cost transformation initiatives to achieve timely and sustainable benefits, collaborating across business units.
- Apply AI and advanced analytics to assess cost structures and optimise procurement and operational workflows across cash cost and capital spend.
- Help pilot and scale AI and Generative AI use cases, embedding them into category managers’ and analysts’ daily workflows.
- Communicate complex strategies and insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in cost projects and cost initiatives within Operations or Procurement functions.
- Familiarity with processes, systems and solutions in the semiconductor industry.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and present to small and large groups.
- Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with peers, senior and mid‑level management.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Highly organised with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
- Hands‑on experience building and deploying AI / Generative AI and advanced analytics use cases for cost and procurement, achieving measurable dollar and efficiency impact.
Benefits
Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans; income protection programs; paid time off, paid holidays and paid family leave; and robust paid time‑off programs. For additional information, please see the Benefits Guide posted on the Micron website.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Micron is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.