AI Enablement Program Manager (Teradyne, North Reading)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our PurposeTERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Opportunity Overview

The AI & Data Product Manager is the unifying leadership role at the heart of Teradyne's AI and data strategy. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture and Data, you will partner with the Global CIO and Chief AI Officer to drive the AI transformation work in IT, while simultaneously manage the Enterprise Data team. By placing accountability for the IT's AI portfolio and the enterprise data team in a single leader, Teradyne ensures that the people who build and operate the data foundation are directly aligned with the AI initiatives that depend on it. The result is a tightly connected feedback loop where AI program priorities directly shape the data platform roadmap, and platform investments accelerate AI delivery across the enterprise.

In managing the AI Portfolio for IT, you will maintain the AI program roadmap, enable cross-functional AI adoption, and drive program execution in IT with impact across Teradyne's divisions. As product manager of the Enterprise Data Platform, you will define and drive the platform roadmap and institute AI capabilities throughout the data management lifecycle, from ingestion and transformation through to AI-ready feature engineering and model-ready dataset delivery.

As a people leader, you will be accountable for the organizational health, performance, and professional development of the Enterprise Data team. You will set team direction, build delivery capacity, manage hiring and contractor relationships, and cultivate a high-performing culture that embraces engineering excellence and continuous learning. You will ensure the team operates with clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and strong cross-functional partnerships across Teradyne's business divisions.

Desired Business Outcomes:

• Aligned delivery across the AI Capability and Enterprise Data Strategy programs, with a unified roadmap that eliminates duplication and accelerates enterprise-wide AI adoption.
• AI capabilities integrated across the data platform and application architecture, ensuring that the data management lifecycle continuously produces AI-ready data and seamless access to corporate systems.
• Accelerated adoption of the Enterprise Data Platform, enabling self-service consumption by business and IT engineering teams across Teradyne's divisions.
• A high-performing engaged Enterprise Data team with the skills, capacity, and organizational clarity to meet growing business demand for data and AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• AI Enablement Program Management:

• Partner with the Global CIO, Chief AI Officer, and Head of Enterprise Architecture and Data to drive the enterprise AI program, maintaining the integrated program roadmap and ensuring coordinated execution across all AI program workstreams.
• Define and maintain the AI program backlog in collaboration with program partners, prioritizing capabilities based on strategic alignment, business impact, and ROI.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify high-impact AI use cases, assess feasibility, and sequence delivery for maximum enterprise-wide value.
• Champion AI adoption through organizational change management, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions that build AI literacy and foster a culture of innovation across Teradyne's divisions.
• Track and communicate program progress, milestones, and outcomes; stay current on emerging AI technologies and industry trends, translating insights into actionable program strategies.

• Enterprise Data Platform Management:

• Define and drive the Enterprise Data Platform vision, strategy, and roadmap-spanning data integration, master data management, and analytics/AI-translating stakeholder needs and business requirements into actionable delivery plans for the data engineering team.
• Institute AI capabilities throughout the data management lifecycle-spanning ingestion, transformation, quality, observability, and delivery-in partnership with Semiconductor Test, Robotics, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture.
• Drive stakeholder management and prioritization across Teradyne's divisions, communicating platform strategy and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Establish success metrics, KPIs, and adoption tracking for the Enterprise Data Platform; use data-driven insights to refine the product roadmap and continuously improve outcomes.
• Govern platform cost, performance, and utilization in partnership with the team and FinOps, ensuring efficient and accountable consumption of cloud data resources.

• Team & Organizational Leadership:

• Lead, develop, and be accountable for a team of approximately 25 data professionals and associated contractors spanning data engineering, master data management, and analytics engineering.
• Set clear team direction, define measurable goals, and manage performance across the Enterprise Data team in alignment with Teradyne's Enterprise Data Strategy and AI program objectives.
• Build and sustain a high-performing team culture grounded in engineering excellence, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to delivering AI-ready data at enterprise scale.
• Own hiring decisions, onboarding, and talent development; manage contractor relationships and ensure appropriate resourcing to meet data delivery commitments.
• Partner with the Head of Enterprise Architecture and Data on organizational design, capacity planning, and team structure; represent the team to senior leadership with regular visibility into team health, delivery status, and resource needs.

All About YouWe seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Proven people leadership capability with experience managing sizable teams of data professionals; able to set direction, develop talent, manage performance, and build organizational capacity in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively alongside senior executive stakeholders-partnering with C-suite leaders to drive a shared program agenda while maintaining accountability for delivery.
• Strong program and product management mindset with the ability to own and drive a product vision, maintain a prioritized roadmap, and deliver measurable outcomes across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Deep understanding of cloud data platforms and AI/ML concepts, with hands-on familiarity with Azure data services (Azure Data Factory, Fabric, or equivalent), Snowflake, Informatica, Semarchy (or MDM equivalent) and BI/analytics tooling.
• Proficiency with AI tools and platforms including Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude, or Google Gemini; ability to apply AI-driven automation to data and program management workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop content for and communicate with executive-level stakeholders as well as engineering and data teams.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into clear product strategies, backlog items, and delivery plans using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data-driven judgment; uses KPIs, adoption metrics, and qualitative insights to guide prioritization decisions and measure program impact.
• Ability to build trust and influence across cross-functional teams, including data engineers, AI architects, business leaders, and executive sponsors. Familiarity with enterprise data architecture concepts such as data lakes, data warehouses, data pipelines, and MDM, sufficient to collaborate effectively with architects and data engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in data, IT program management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a people management role leading data or technology teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing both a team of direct reports and matrixed accountability to deliver enterprise solutions at scale.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior executive stakeholders to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary programs using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Manager/Owner, or Azure Data certifications preferred.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $173,800 - $278,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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