Staff Product Manager

Job Req ID: 28334

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

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