Sr. Product Manager

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San Jose, California, United States
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.
Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Product Manager who can lead the development and integration of server/workstation system products for cloud and data center infrastructure. This is a key product management role focused on server/storage product solutions where communication among remote teams and on-site product leadership for our development teams is critical to develop and enable operations to fulfill roadmap expectation. In addition to developing new top-of-the-line systems, product manager is expected to collaborate with marketing and sales departments to promote products and interact with customers directly to sell these products. As a product manager, you will use strong technical and communication skills towards product definition strategy for Supermicro's core product family including research into vertical-based customer solutions and creation of aggressive go-to market plan. Ultimately, Product Manager will become a core member of the server product management team and engage in technical, product development, marketing, and pre/post-sales support activities.
Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• 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

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

• 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

• Product Marketing & Promotion

Lead product marketing strategy, messaging, and value proposition development
Develop and deliver , including product presentations, positioning decks, and training content
Support , including customer engagement, demos, and promotional activities

• 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

• 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

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

Strong understanding of PC architecture, platform roadmap (Intel/AMD), and system-level design

Solid business acumen with experience in

Cost structure and pricing strategy
Experience in AI PC or emerging technology segments is a strong plus

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

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence:
Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts into business value propositions

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

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.​
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.
PLM, Electrical Engineering, Engineer, MBA, Manager, Management, Engineering

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