Associate Product Manager - Key Components
Date: Jan 16, 2025
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Company: Super Micro Computer
Job Req ID: 25805
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.
Why This Role Matters:
- Drive Product Innovation & Market Strategy: As an Associate Product Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping Supermicro’s key component product offerings, driving competitive differentiation, and ensuring alignment with customer needs.
- Be a Market Leader in Accelerated Computing: You will help define go-to-market strategies, positioning Supermicro’s solutions for growth in data center and AI acceleration computing markets.
- Collaborate for Success: Work closely with sales, engineering, and external partners to develop cutting-edge products and solutions while driving customer success.
What You'll Do:
Product Development & Market Strategy:
- Develop product and solution requirements based on customer feedback, competitive analysis, and company capabilities.
- Define market requirements for current and future key component products and solutions.
- Guide the product life cycle from introduction to decline, shaping go-to-market strategies at each stage.
- Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities and drive product positioning.
Go-to-Market & Customer Engagement:
- Lead go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring strong product launch and adoption.
- Provide product subject matter expertise and training for internal sales teams and external partners.
- Work closely with sales teams to support customer success and enhance product engagement.
- Collaborate with external vendors on requirements definition and solution development.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Development:
- Work with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to ensure product alignment with business goals.
- Drive internal and external stakeholder engagement to support successful product adoption.
- Develop and maintain strong business relationships across teams and external partners.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; an MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in product management, marketing, or business development, preferably in hardware and software solutions.
- Strong analytical, marketing, and project management skills with a proven track record of successful product execution.
- Knowledge of server/workstation hardware and B2B business models preferred.
- Experience in machine learning accelerators and data center solutions is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence product development and strategy.
- Hands-on problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to product and business challenges.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive package including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence Supermicro’s product strategy and market positioning in high-performance computing.
- Growth Potential: Supermicro invests in employee development, offering career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment that fosters innovation and teamwork.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $110,000
The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.
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.
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