Senior Technical Specialist

Job Summary

Project Manager - DIA AI/ML

Organization: Data, Insights & Applications (DIA) - AI/ML

Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid : Work from Office)

Experience : 8-10 Yrs

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager - DIA AI/ML to lead the end to end delivery of AI/ML and GenAI initiatives across Applied Materials. This role partners closely with AI/ML engineers, data teams, platform, security, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered with clear scope, predictable timelines, strong governance, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Must Have : Indepth understanding of ML, DL, Hyperscalar AI Solutions (Preferred Azure)
• Must Have: Worked on multiple GenAI and ML/DL Solution deployment. Expertise in entire SDLC, project closure, ROI calculation, Business use case presentation etc.
• Lead AI/ML project delivery from intake and planning through execution, rollout, and closure
• Drive requirements kickoff, define scope and success criteria, and support effort and cost estimation (VROM)
• Establish and manage project governance, including Jira boards, Confluence spaces, milestones, and delivery cadence
• Coordinate cross functional teams across AIML, Data, Engineering, Platform, Security, and Operations
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans; communicate status to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure infra, data access, security, and compliance readiness for AI/ML solutions across DEV/QA/PROD
• Support rollout, transition, documentation, and operational handoff
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of DIA delivery practices

Skill Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing AI/ML, GenAI, or data driven projects in an enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery models
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross team coordination skills
• Hands on experience with Jira, Confluence, and modern delivery tooling
• Ability to manage ambiguity, dependencies, and technical trade offs effectively
• Good to have: Knowledge of the semiconductor domain and experience working on semiconductor or manufacturing focused products
• Good to have: Prior product management experience, including exposure to roadmaps, product requirements, or business driven prioritization

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Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or similar project management certification (preferred)
• Experience working with cloud platforms, data pipelines, or AI/ML platforms
• Exposure to governance, security, or compliance processes in enterprise environments

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What Success Looks Like

• AI/ML initiatives delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality
• Stakeholders aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle
• Solutions deployed with strong governance, scalability, and operational readiness

Other Requirements

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