IBM
Product Managers play a pivotal role in shaping offerings that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to solve complex business challenges. IBM follows a structured product lifecycle management process, integrating agile methodologies, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Product Managers work across engineering, design, data science, and go-to-market teams to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable AI-powered solutions.
Responsibilities
Define and drive product strategy for AI and data-centric offerings, aligning with business goals and user needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and models.
Translate complex technical capabilities (e.g., ML models, data pipelines, APIs) into clear product requirements and user stories.
Prioritize product backlog using data-driven frameworks and ensure alignment with roadmap and KPIs.
Facilitate ethical AI practices by integrating fairness, transparency, and compliance into product development.
Monitor product performance using analytics tools and user feedback to iterate and improve continuously.
Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to internal and external stakeholders, including executives and customers.
Champion user experience and usability in AI interfaces, ensuring intuitive and trustworthy interactions.
Education
Required education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications
Strong product management fundamentals: roadmap planning, backlog grooming, stakeholder alignment, and go-to-market execution.
Understanding of AI/ML concepts, data lifecycle, and model deployment practices.
Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative delivery.
Proficiency in product analytics tools and data visualization platforms.
Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate technical insights into business value.
Ability to manage dependencies across teams and anticipate risks in product delivery.
Preferred experience
Experience with enterprise AI products or platforms
Exposure to AI ethics frameworks and responsible AI practices.
Comfortable working with global teams across time zones and cultures.
About IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
EEO IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Other details IBM offers a comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: healthcare benefits, financial programs (401(k), pension, stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability), paid time off and parental leave, training resources, and employee resource groups. IBM may provide leaves and visa information as required by law. Salary ranges are based on full-time, location, and experience.
Job Title: Entry Level Product Manager: Austin TX 2026
Date posted: 21-Jan-2026
Job ID: 86985
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Area of work: Product Management
Employment type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 98,400.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 147,600.00
Position type: Entry Level
Up to 20% or 1 day a week
Company: International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No
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Responsibilities
Define and drive product strategy for AI and data-centric offerings, aligning with business goals and user needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and models.
Translate complex technical capabilities (e.g., ML models, data pipelines, APIs) into clear product requirements and user stories.
Prioritize product backlog using data-driven frameworks and ensure alignment with roadmap and KPIs.
Facilitate ethical AI practices by integrating fairness, transparency, and compliance into product development.
Monitor product performance using analytics tools and user feedback to iterate and improve continuously.
Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to internal and external stakeholders, including executives and customers.
Champion user experience and usability in AI interfaces, ensuring intuitive and trustworthy interactions.
Education
Required education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications
Strong product management fundamentals: roadmap planning, backlog grooming, stakeholder alignment, and go-to-market execution.
Understanding of AI/ML concepts, data lifecycle, and model deployment practices.
Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative delivery.
Proficiency in product analytics tools and data visualization platforms.
Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate technical insights into business value.
Ability to manage dependencies across teams and anticipate risks in product delivery.
Preferred experience
Experience with enterprise AI products or platforms
Exposure to AI ethics frameworks and responsible AI practices.
Comfortable working with global teams across time zones and cultures.
About IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
EEO IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Other details IBM offers a comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: healthcare benefits, financial programs (401(k), pension, stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability), paid time off and parental leave, training resources, and employee resource groups. IBM may provide leaves and visa information as required by law. Salary ranges are based on full-time, location, and experience.
Job Title: Entry Level Product Manager: Austin TX 2026
Date posted: 21-Jan-2026
Job ID: 86985
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Area of work: Product Management
Employment type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 98,400.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 147,600.00
Position type: Entry Level
Up to 20% or 1 day a week
Company: International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No
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