Entry-Level AI Product Manager — Cloud-Native & Impact

IBM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Diversity groups

Job summary

IBM Software in Lowell, MA is seeking a Product Manager to shape AI-enabled, data-driven products and guide strategy with cross-functional teams. You will translate complex ML concepts into concrete requirements, prioritize the backlog, and drive analytics-informed decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, data science, and go‑to‑market teams to deliver secure, scalable experiences while advocating for strong user experience in AI interfaces.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in product strategy, roadmap planning, and backlog management.
• Understanding of AI, ML, or data lifecycle concepts.
• Experience with Agile practices such as sprint planning and iterative delivery.
• Ability to analyze data, use product analytics tools, and interpret metrics.
• Clear communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and manage dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy aligned with user needs and business goals.
• Translate technical concepts - such as ML models, APIs, and data pipelines into clear product requirements.
• Prioritize the backlog using data-informed frameworks and support roadmap execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Incorporate responsible AI principles such as transparency, fairness, and compliance.
• Monitor product performance using analytics and user feedback.
• Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders.
• Advocate for user experience and usability in AI-driven interfaces.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmap planning

Backlog management

AI/ML concepts

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Software in Lowell, MA is seeking a Product Manager to shape AI-enabled, data-driven products and guide strategy with cross-functional teams. You will translate complex ML concepts into concrete requirements, prioritize the backlog, and drive analytics-informed decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, data science, and go‑to‑market teams to deliver secure, scalable experiences while advocating for strong user experience in AI interfaces.