IT Product Manager

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary IT Product Manager to lead AI initiatives within the IT Employee Experience team. This role blends traditional IT product management with the strategic influence of an AI Champion, acting as a bridge between the central AI enablement team and engineering groups to drive awareness, experimentation, and adoption of AI tools and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management Duties

• Conduct Use Case Discovery sessions with stakeholders to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
• Facilitate Prioritization Exercises to align initiatives with strategic goals and resource availability.
• Lead Solution Alignment Workshops with technical teams to ensure feasibility and scalability.
• Document detailed requirements in Product Requirement Documents (PRDs).
• Collaborate with technical teams to implement AI solutions and manage delivery timelines.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Track and report on KPIs and ROI for deployed AI solutions.

Ai Champion Responsibilities

• Evangelize AI: Promote AI use cases, tools, and success stories across IT and business units.
• Identify Use Cases: Surface opportunities and pain points for AI-driven transformation.
• Experiment & Pilot: Lead or support small-scale AI experiments and proof-of-concepts.
• Upskill & Educate: Create recorded training materials and lead sessions to build AI literacy.
• Feedback Loop: Provide structured feedback to the IT’s AI forum.
• Collaborate: Actively participate in the AI Champions Forum and cross-functional strategy discussions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Product Management, preferably with exposure to AI/ML initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies including NLP, RPA, LLMs, and agentic frameworks.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and GitHub.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
• Passion for AI adoption and a track record of driving change.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Gen AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini).
• Experience in HR or IT employee experience domains.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices and governance frameworks.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.