Product Manager II- ODM/Server

Advantech USA; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Education & development reimbursement

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Company events and team lunches

Work from home program - once eligible

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Advantech USA seeks a Product Manager II for its ODM/Server team in Tustin, CA. You will drive product direction, manage embedded computing programs, and ensure on‑time launches from concept to delivery for hardware platforms.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and marketing, define roadmaps, and optimize margins while maintaining high quality and customer focus. This role requires hands‑on product development and market insight.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in product management in technology, embedded computing, server or related hardware industries.
• 4+ years managing manufacturing partners across multiple regions and coordinating cross- functional activities related to product quality, schedule, cost and delivery.
• Proven track record launching and managing hardware products from concept through delivery.
• In- depth knowledge of product planning, market analysis, and roadmap development within technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industries.
• Experience working within Agile development environments and using project management tools.
• Experience translating data and market insights into product and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team within Product Development, including setting development goals and providing ongoing feedback.
• Establish product management best practices for the team, including NPI processes, requirements, and documentation standards.
• Translate customer and market needs into product specifications, roadmap priorities, business cases, and actionable development plans.
• Monitor market and competitive trends in embedded computing and identify growth opportunities guiding product strategy.
• Partner with senior leadership to define ODM strategy and align roadmaps with global product teams.
• Provide direction on feature prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management to support growth.
• Oversee end-to-end product development (NPI) from concept through launch, ensuring quality and timelines.
• Own product cost, pricing, margin, and commercial terms; evaluate NRE, recurring cost, tooling, logistics, warranty and risk.
• Review and feedback on product requirements, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Monitor progress across the portfolio, identify risks, and resolve escalations to prevent delays.
• Drive alignment with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales on goals and timelines.
• Guide market research on customer needs, trends, and competitive dynamics.

Skills

Product management

Embedded computing

Agile development

Cross-functional leadership

Hardware product

NPI processes

Cost & pricing

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager II, ODM/Server

Location(s): Tustin, CA - Onsite

Compensation: $90,000-110,000

About this position

We’re looking for a Product Manager to join our ODM/Server product team in our new North American Headquarters in Tustin, CA. You'll manage product direction and development for embedded computing-related programs and ensure projects move from concept to launch on time and according to requirements. This is a hands‑on role for someone with experience in product development and product marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team within Product Development, including setting development goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing feedback.
• Establish product management best practices for the team, including NPI processes, requirements, and documentation standards.
• Translate customer and market needs into product specifications, roadmap priorities, business cases, and actionable development plans.
• Monitor market and competitive trends in embedded computing, including Medical or Industrial Equipment markets, and identify growth opportunities and guide product strategy.
• Partner with senior leadership to define ODM strategy and guide the team in building product and technology roadmaps aligned with global product teams.
• Provide direction on feature prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management to support growth and maximize product value.
• Oversee end-to-end product development (NPI) from concept through launch, ensuring projects meet quality standards and timelines.
• Own product cost, pricing, margin, and commercial terms; evaluate NRE, recurring cost, tooling, logistics, warranty, and risk to support profitable business decisions.
• Review and provide feedback on product requirements, technical specifications, and documentation produced by the team.
• Monitor progress across the portfolio, identify risks, and resolve escalations to prevent delays.
• Drive alignment with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales on goals, priorities, and timelines.
• Guide market research on customer needs, trends, and competitive dynamics to inform product vision and strategy.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Product Manager or in a similar product management role within technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industries.
• 4+ years of experience managing manufacturing partners across multiple regions and coordinating cross‑functional activities related to product quality, schedule, cost, and delivery.
• Proven track record launching and managing hardware products from concept through delivery.
• In‑depth knowledge of product planning, market analysis, and roadmap development within technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industries.
• Experience working within Agile development environments and using project management tools.
• Experience translating data and market insights into product and business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience in ODM, OEM, or JDM product environments.
• Experience with embedded computing, server computing, or related hardware technologies.
• Experience supporting products for Medical, Industrial Equipment, or other specialized technology markets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team‑oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Education & personal development reimbursement program
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Work from home program - once eligible
• Referral Bonus

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer‑centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry‑leading front and back‑office e‑business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high‑quality, high‑performance computing platforms.

We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.

World-class Recognition

Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel and Microsoft. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world‑renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.

Work Authorization

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.