Sr. Product Manager

Job Req ID: 28939

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

1. Product Strategy & Lifecycle Ownership
   •    Own end-to-end product lifecycle management for Client Systems / AI PC / Workstation portfolio, including product launch, refresh planning, and EOL strategy 
   •    Define product positioning and segmentation across Enterprise, Commercial, Consumer, and AI PC segments 
   •    Develop and maintain product roadmap aligned with AI PC trends, cost dynamics, and market demand shifts
2. Market-Driven Product Definition
   •    Translate market trends (AI PC adoption, cost pressure, regional demand) into clear product requirements and portfolio strategy 
   •    Drive competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and feature differentiation 
   •    Ensure product-market fit by aligning customer needs, business objectives, and engineering feasibility
3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
   •    Partner closely with Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Sales to influence product direction and ensure execution alignment 
   •    Drive decision-making across global teams (US HQ, Taiwan, EMEA) to enable timely product delivery and launch readiness 
   •    Act as a bridge between business and engineering, ensuring strategy is translated into executable plans
4. Product Marketing & Promotion
   •    Lead product marketing strategy, messaging, and value proposition development 
   •    Develop and deliver customer-facing materials, including product presentations, positioning decks, and training content 
   •    Support regional go-to-market execution, including customer engagement, demos, and promotional activities
5. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
   •    Engage directly with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to: 
   •    Communicate product vision and roadmap 
   •    Gather feedback and market intelligence 
   •    Drive design wins and business opportunities 
   •    Influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including executives, engineering teams, and sales organizations
6. Business Execution & Performance Management
   •    Support business growth through portfolio planning, cost optimization, and lifecycle management 
   •    Identify risks and proactively escalate issues to ensure on-time execution and business continuity 
   •    Enable scaling of Client System business through structured processes, tools, and execution discipline

Qualifications:

1. Education & Experience
   •    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred 
   •    10+ years of experience in PC / computer hardware product management, product marketing, or business strategy roles 
   •    Proven experience managing end-to-end product lifecycle in PC, Client System, or related industries 
2. Technical & Business Expertise
   •    Strong understanding of PC architecture, platform roadmap (Intel/AMD), and system-level design 
   •    Solid business acumen with experience in: 
   •    Product positioning and segmentation 
   •    Cost structure and pricing strategy 
   •    Market and competitive analysis 
   •    Experience in AI PC or emerging technology segments is a strong plus 
3. Leadership & Execution Capability
   •    Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority 
   •    Proven track record of driving product strategy into execution across global teams 
   •    Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively under ambiguity and fast-changing market conditions 
4. Communication & Influence
   •    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence: 
   •    Senior leadership 
   •    Engineering teams 
   •    Customers and partners 
   •    Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts into business value propositions 
5. Personal Attributes
   •    Highly self-driven with strong ownership mindset 
   •    Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability 
   •    Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and cost-sensitive environment

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.