A part of IBM Research, the Granite Technical Product Management team is responsible for releasing IBM's Granite family of LLMs for use by the open source developer community, IBM's software development teams, IBM Consulting, and other internal stakeholders.
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to support the development and release of the Granite family of LLMs. Key responsibilities include:
* Support LLM Roadmap Execution – Assist in managing and executing the strategic roadmap for the Granite model series, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
* Coordinate Model Development Efforts – Work closely with research, engineering, and software to push model development forward—tracking progress, managing risks, and hitting key milestones.
* Contribute to Model & Data Governance Strategy – Play a role in defining guidelines around compliance, transparency, and ethical AI to ensure responsible model and data management.
* Manage Cross-functional Collaboration – Serve as a liaison between AI researchers, product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities.
* Support Project Management & Execution – Support roadmap planning, framework development and execution, while driving Granite adoption and ensuring teams are working together effectively.
* Develop Product & Technical Documentation – Maintain up-to-date documentation on model development, governance policies, project plans, Objectives and Key Results (OKR) tracking, and Granite adoption outcomes.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
* 1–3 years of experience in AI/ML product management, technical program management, or a related field, with exposure to the development lifecycle of LLMs.
* Familiarity with the field of GenAI and the LLMs development process.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, track deliverables, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment.
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including engineers, researchers, and business leaders.
* Ability to drive alignment and execution across cross-functional teams without direct authority. Skilled in building trust, advocating for priorities, and translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity, anticipating challenges, and fostering collaboration across research, engineering, and product teams.
Preferred technical and professional experience
* MBA
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
* Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
* Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
* Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs.
* Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
* Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
Job Title: Technical Product Manager, LLM Development
Date posted: 03-Apr-2025
Job ID: 25445
City / Township / Village: Yorktown Heights, Cambridge
State / Province: New York, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Work arrangement: Onsite
Area of work: Project Management
Employment type: Regular
Contract type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 144,160.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 217,300.00
Position type: Professional
No Travel
Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
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