Power Supply Product Manager at Supermicro San Jose, CA

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking a Power Supply and PDB Product Manager to lead end-to-end product management for power products. Based in our San Jose, CA headquarters, you will define strategy, roadmaps, and requirements, coordinating with PM and R&D to ensure successful deployments.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, and driving quality improvements across design and manufacturing. A strong background in power systems is required.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering (or equivalent) is desirable.
• 5+ years Power Product Management and Planning experience; server product or power supply management is a plus.
• Strong initiative and ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Demonstrate organizational, teamwork, and planning skills.
• Ability to lead extended teams and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Excellent knowledge of power supply, PDB, and server systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth research into customer applications and feedback to engineering teams on how to optimize products.
• Manage products through their lifecycle until EOL.
• Create/develop strategy for successful deployment based on customer requirements.
• Coordinate product kick-off to launch with PM and R&D teams; ensure timely launches.
• Drive product quality improvements during design and manufacturing stages.
• Create positioning statements, marketing, and sales training materials; define product specs.
• Conduct competitive analysis and develop ecosystem with industry partners.
• Coordinate issue resolution by engaging with engineering to duplicate and debug.

Skills

Strong initiative

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

BS/MS in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking a Power Supply and Power Distributor Board (PDB) Product Manager with expertise in product management to lead end-to-end product management efforts for Supermicro's power products. As a Product Manager, you will define product strategy, develop product road map, identify product requirements, collaborate with product development on implementation with the vender PM and R&D engineering team. You will coordinate from every angle to solve issues and improve PDB quality. This Product Manager position will be part of our power team based out of our headquarter office located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Perform in-depth research into customer applications and feedback to engineering teams on how to optimize products
• Manage products through their entire lifecycle until product EOL
• Create develop strategy for successful product deployment based on deep understanding of customer requirements
• Coordinate operational activities from product kick-off to product launch. Ensure TTM launches with strong project management skills
• Drive product quality improvement during design and manufacturing stages
• Create positioning statements, marketing, and sales training materials, product specifications
• Conduct competitive analysis and develop ecosystem with partners in the industry
• Drive technical issues to closure by arranging resources and engaging with other engineering team to duplicate and debug
• Serve as third level technical support and provide pre/post-sales support. Manager critical support situations

Qualifications

• BS/MS in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering or equivalent is desirable
• 5+ years Power Product Management and Planning experience. Server product or power supply management is a plus
• Strong initiative and ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Demonstrate strong organizational, team player and planning skills
• Demonstrate understanding or how to successfully work in cross-functional organizations
• Ability to lead extended teams and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation skills), and ability to negotiate effectively
• Excellent knowledge of power supply and PDB and server systems are required

Salary Range

$115,000 - $130,000

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.