Technical Program Manager, Smart Manufacturing AI Pathfinding & Innovation (AIPI)

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a strategic Technical Program Manager for the Smart Manufacturing AI Pathfinding & Innovation (AIPI) team. You will guide speculative research concepts into PoCs, bridging research, ML engineers, and executives to de-risk the AI roadmap.

You will manage complex AI/ML projects, collaborate with data scientists, SMEs, and leaders, and translate objectives into actionable plans with measurable results. This role emphasizes navigating ambiguity and delivering impact.

Qualifications

• AI literacy including deep learning, neural networks, transformers, training vs inference lifecycles, and data processing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily work and long-term strategy of AIPI programs.
• Develop and document processes to drive consistency across AIPI initiatives.
• Represent the AIPI function in cross‑functional initiatives and liaise between organizations.
• Develop, coordinate, and sustain high-level objectives with regular read‑outs to stakeholders.
• Oversee AI pathfinding projects, including resourcing and timeline.
• Identify and close technical gaps or barriers to progress.
• Design and maintain scalable project roadmaps aligned with goals.
• Act as central point of contact and single source of truth for AIPI programs.
• Advise leadership on technical feasibility, risk, and resource allocation.
• Partner to identify bottlenecks, evaluate trade-offs, and decide pivots.

Skills

AI literacy

Executive interaction

Data-driven decision making

Education

Computer Science, Engineering or related technical degree

Job description

Req ID: JR114915 Technical Program Manager, Smart Manufacturing AI Pathfinding & Innovation (AIPI)

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Job Summary – Technical Program Manager, Smart Manufacturing AI Pathfinding & Innovation (AIPI)

We are seeking a highly strategic and technically fluent Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Smart Manufacturing AI Pathfinding & Innovation (AIPI) team. In this role, you will sit at the absolute forefront of technological discovery, guiding initiatives from speculative research concepts into functional proofs-of-concept (PoCs). This team focuses explicitly on exploring unproven AI architectures, next-generation large language models (LLMs), speculative multimodal systems, and emerging agentic frameworks.

As an AIPI TPM, you will thrive in deep ambiguity. You aren't just tracking timelines; you are structuring the discovery process itself. You will bridge the gap between research, machine learning engineers, infrastructure teams, and executive leaders to systematically de-risk and validate the future of our AI technical roadmap.

This role requires a strong technical foundation and hands‑on experience in managing complex AI/ML and data‑driven projects. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including data scientists, engineers, SMEs, and senior leadership to define functional objectives, translate them into actionable plans, and ensure seamless execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive the daily work and enable the long‑term strategy of AIPI programs.
• Develop and document processes and methodologies to drive consistency across AIPI initiatives.
• Represent the AIPI function in cross‑functional operations initiatives/working teams/meetings to further priorities, establish relationships and act as liaison between organizations.
• Develop, coordinate, and sustain top‑level organizational objectives with regular read‑outs to senior/executive stakeholders.
• Oversee all aspects of AI pathfinding projects, including resourcing and timeline.
• Identify and work to close any technical gap or barrier stalling project achievement.
• Design and maintain scalable project roadmaps aligned with strategic goals.
• Act as a central point of contact and single source of truth for AIPI programs.
• Advise leadership on technical feasibility, risk mitigation, and resource allocation to optimize outcomes.
• Partner to identify technical bottlenecks, evaluate trade‑offs, and decide when to pivot, scale, or sunset experimental paths.
• Remove technical and operational barriers so research teams can move fast.
• Communicate high‑level technical risks and breakthroughs clearly to non‑technical executives.
• Establish quick learning loops, milestones, and metrics for unproven technologies.

Track Objective and Program/Project Progress:

• Partner closely with stakeholders and SMEs to develop meaningful, measurable objectives and actions
• Implement and oversee key metrics to ensure deliverables are achieved and have desired impact
• Provide clear data analysis to communicate project status, results and business impact
• Propose and develop processes and policies to drive consistency across the organization and eliminate work for senior leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Computer Science, Engineering or other related technical degree
• 5+ years experience in complex program management and demonstrated success in global program execution
• Expertise in program management, project management, and vendor relationship management
• Extensive experience interacting with senior executives.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive projects to successful completion while balancing competing priorities and constraints.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, and shape unstructured, exploratory ideas into defined experimental roadmaps.
• AI Literacy: Solid foundational understanding of AI concepts, including deep learning, neural network architectures, transformers, training vs. inference lifecycles, and modern data processing workflows.

Job Profile(s): AI Engineer 3 - AI Engineer 5. Relocation Level: TBD

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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