Product Manager - Key Components

Super Micro Computer, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Product Manager to drive product strategy and lifecycle for server, storage, and networking solutions. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, defining product requirements, and coordinating with partners to bring products from planning to launch and end-of-life.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of data center hardware. Mandarin is a plus for collaborations with Asia-based vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
• 5+ years leading cross-functional teams, preferably in product management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of server hardware business models is a strong plus.
• Experience with CPUs, GPUs, networking, storage or other computing technologies.
• Mandarin fluency is a plus for working with global vendors.

Responsibilities

• Drive vendor product roadmap and strategy.
• Define product positioning and requirements among customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management from planning through launch and end of life.
• Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies and launch plans.
• Track project pipelines and drive timely project closure to meet business objectives.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve technical, quality, and delivery issues.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Mandarin language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Req ID: 30653

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:

A brilliant opportunity exists for an outstanding individual capable of fitting into this very rewarding Product Manager role. As the market leader in professional server solutions, Supermicro is looking to hire someone who can bring added value to the team. This is a fast moving, emerging business, and successful candidates will be able to move and adapt quickly to changing needs, manage multiple initiatives, engage at all executive levels both inside Supermicro and with partners, and have a proven record of developing products as well as business model from the ground up. If you are dedicated, energetic and detail-oriented, this could be the perfect role for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Lifecycle

• Drive vendor product roadmap and strategy.
• Define product positioning and requirements aligned among customer and related internal stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from planning through launch and end of life across internal and external stakeholders.

Product Marketing & Pipelines

• Develop and execute go to market (GTM) strategies and launch plans.
• Track project pipeline, monitor progress, and drive timely project closure to achieve business objectives.
• Drive business alignment and execution across internal teams and vendor to ensure successful project outcomes.

Supply Chain Management & Cross Functional

• Identify and communicate product demand forecasts and required product mix to vendors for production planning and supply commitments.
• Collaborate on risk management strategies to address potential disruptions and ensure product delivery and inventory level.
• Coordination between vendors and cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshot, and resolve all technical, quality and product delivery issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or related field. MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in leading cross-functional teams, with a strong preference for backgrounds in product management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate market, customer, operational, and financial data into actionable product recommendations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of server, data center or rack level hardware business models is a strong plus.
• Experience with CPUs, GPUs, networking, storage, or other computing technologies is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Mandarin, both written and spoken, is a plus, particularly for working with global vendors and cross-functional teams in Asia.

Salary Range

$105,000 - $120,000

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.