Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Position Overview
As the Vice President of AI product management, you will be at the forefront of the Communication Solutions Group (CSG) AI, data-driven product strategy. You will set the vision, roadmap, and operating model for AI value creation to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. Leading the strategic direction, design, and implementation of AI-driven products.
As CSG’s AI leader, reporting into the Senior Vice President, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the company in a “hub-and-spoke” framework to:
- Define and execute CSG’s AI product strategy and roadmap that will propel Keysight to become the AI leader in the Design, Emulation, and Test industry.
- Drive technology initiatives across the CSG portfolio to provide the required technology foundations.
- Drive customer use cases, playbook, product development across the CSG portfolio and technology initiatives in the central AI/ML labs.
- Galvanize the broader organization, providing thought leadership and guidance on AI-product related matters, collaborating with engineering central labs and marketing teams to ensure product success from conception to launch.
Keysight delivers the industry’s leading design, emulation, and test solutions, enabling our customers to accelerate their innovations for their society-shaping end markets in communications, autonomous driving, electric vehicles, quantum computing, semiconductor, aerospace/defense, and healthcare. In this transformational leadership role, you will have the opportunity to drive industry-level impact by harnessing Keysight's trove of deep measurement expertise and the design and test data that drives the world’s most influential electronic applications. With your passion and vision, you will deliver breakthrough AI solutions that accelerate customer innovations, secure the world, and connect people across the globe.
Responsibilities
This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking in business and technology, leadership skills, and the ability to influence and federate AI product development initiatives across the organization. As part of making Keysight's AI vision real, you will build a focused, high-power business team responsible for the definition and creation of CSG AI product strategy.
Specific responsibilities include:
- AI Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive CSG AI product strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and digital transformation roadmap.
- Visionary Thought Leadership: Serve as a key thought leader and subject matter expert on AI and its applications, engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into product development.
- Technical Expertise and Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI technologies and commercial approaches, guiding the AI central labs to explore and experiment with new AI algorithms.
- Talent Leadership: Recruit, nurture, and grow the optimum skills to build a high-quality CSG AI capability.
- Cross-functional Leadership: Ensure alignment with strategic goals and best practices by reviewing project plans, milestones, and deliverables to monitor progress and mitigate risks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with the C-suite and other senior executives, business unit leaders, Product Managers, and R&D teams to understand their needs and expectations.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively at all levels, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- AI Governance and Standards: Oversee data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for AI product development initiatives.
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Software Development, Computer Science or related field, with experience as an established AI strategic planning, product strategy, or product management leader.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling AI products.
- Proven experience managing, inspiring, and developing teams to drive innovation and business leadership across CSG AI strategy.
- Knowledge of markets, applications, and use cases relevant to Keysight businesses.
- Demonstrated experience driving organizational change and promoting a culture of innovation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, set priorities, and deliver high-quality results.
- Strong technical expertise in AI, machine learning algorithms, data analytics, and related technologies.
- Strategic thinker with a customer-centric approach to product development.
- Solid understanding of data governance, model validation, and ethical considerations in AI.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in product leadership with at least 5 years focused on AI-driven products.
- Experience contributing to strategic leadership and management of a Department, Business Unit, or Research and Development group in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, in a range of contexts.