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

- **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Boise, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef744adca903f0ab

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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