Senior Product Manager, AI Platforms

Job Title Senior Product Manager – AI Platforms (Hitachi iQ & iQ Studio) Location (Remote: US/Canada) Business Unit Hybrid Cloud & AI Overview We’re Hitachi Vantara, a global data foundation trusted by innovators. This role will lead key areas of the Hitachi iQ and iQ Studio portfolio to manage AI infrastructure and platform offerings. What You’ll be Doing This senior product manager will drive end-to-end product ownership for critical capabilities across AI data platforms, RAG pipelines, and AI lifecycle management, enabling customers to move from experimentation to production. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & Execution Own specific product areas within Hitachi iQ and iQ Studio (e.g., RAG pipelines, orchestration, AI lifecycle with Agentic AI) Translate strategy into clear product requirements, user stories, and deliverables Drive execution from concept → build → launch → adoption Roadmap Delivery Contribute to and execute against the product roadmap Prioritize features based on customer impact, usability, and business value Ensure on‑time, high‑quality releases in collaboration with engineering AI Platform Capabilities Define and deliver AI data pipelines (RAG, ingestion, indexing) Data integration across File/Object/Block platforms AI lifecycle workflows (deployment, monitoring, governance) Work closely with engineering on technical design trade‑offs Customer & Field Engagement Work directly with customers, field teams, and partners to understand real‑world AI use cases and validate product direction Support POCs, key deals, and customer escalations Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, sales/marketing, and alliances (e.g., NVIDIA ecosystem) for alignment and successful product launches Competitive Awareness Track market trends and competitors Contribute to feature differentiation and positioning What You Will Bring to the Team Experience 10+ years in Product Management or related roles Experience in AI/ML platforms, data infrastructure (storage, data lakes, distributed systems), or cloud/Kubernetes-based platforms Technical Skills Strong understanding of AI/ML workflows (training, inference, RAG concepts, Agentic AI) and data architectures (file, object, data pipelines) Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and cloud‑native design Ability to work closely with engineers on technical product decisions Execution & Mindset Strong ownership and bias for action Ability to operate in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments Detail‑oriented with a focus on delivery and outcomes Success Metrics Delivery of roadmap milestones on time and with quality Adoption of key AI features and capabilities Customer and field feedback (POCs, wins, usability) Contribution to pipeline and deal success What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) Own and deliver key AI platform capabilities (e.g., RAG, orchestration) Strong partnership with engineering and field teams Tangible contribution to customer wins and AI adoption Why This Role Matters This role is critical to building AI‑ready data platforms that enable enterprises to operationalize AI at scale and position Hitachi Vantara as a leader in the AI data infrastructure space. Compensation Base salary: $200K to $260K; on‑target earnings: $234K to $304K. Employees are eligible for bonus/variable/commission programs per company policy. Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success. #J-18808-Ljbffr