Senior Product Manager

Front Door Defense; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 123,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Senior Product Manager to define and drive the Open Mainframe Solutions roadmap within the Foundational and Open Solutions value stream. You will empower customers to modernize, automate, and integrate their mainframe applications, influencing strategy across platforms and teams.

The role requires 12+ years in product/program management or enterprise software, deep open-tech knowledge (Linux, GIT, Python), and strong executive communication for CXO engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• 12+ years of experience in product/service/project/program management or enterprise software development.
• Deep understanding of the mainframe software industry and transforming trends.
• Strong knowledge of software solutions built on open technologies like Linux, GIT, Python.
• Advanced understanding of B2B software licensing and product delivery.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executive-level presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Open Mainframe Solutions initiatives.
• Serve as primary liaison between market requirements and R&D for Open Mainframe initiatives.
• Prioritize features and translate customer needs into actionable stories; explore AI/ML opportunities.
• Identify and remove roadblocks across cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead GTM initiatives and measure success via KPIs; present strategy to CXO-level audiences.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and service providers to ensure long-term value.

Skills

Roadmap strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Go-to-market planning

Education

Engineering degree (Master or Bachelor)

Tools

Linux

Git

Python

Job description

Senior Product Manager

Define and drive Open Mainframe Solutions roadmap to accelerate customer adoption and revenue.

Location: Plano, Texas, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States

Compensation: $123,800 - $198,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Product Manager

Broadcom is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Product Manager to join our Foundational and Open Solutions value stream within the Mainframe Software Division. In this role, you will be responsible for the success of our Open Mainframe Solutions, which include key technologies such as the Zowe API Mediation Layer, Zowe Command Line Interface, Visual Studio Code extension enabler use cases and others. Your work will directly empower customers to modernize, automate, and integrate their mainframe applications for improved business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision: Drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Open Mainframe Solutions and Initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall Value Stream goals.
• Stakeholder Advocacy: Serve as the primary intermediary between market/business requirements and R&D, advocating for Open Mainframe Initiatives both internally and externally.
• Feature Prioritization: Partner with Product Owners and Architecture teams to prioritize features, translate customer needs into functional stories, and explore new opportunities, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Roadblock Resolution: Proactively identify and remove roadblocks across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards and timely delivery.
• Market Leadership: Lead Go‑To‑Market (GTM) initiatives to drive product adoption, measure success through key KPIs, and present product strategy to executive stakeholders (CXO level).
• Customer Relationships: Maintain strong, healthy relationships with customers, partners, and software service providers to ensure long-term success and retention of value.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in product/service/project/program management or enterprise software development.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the mainframe software industry, Open Source projects, community initiatives, and current transformation trends.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of software solutions built on open technologies like Linux, GIT, Python and others.
• Business Acumen: Advanced understanding of B2B business models, software licensing, and product delivery.
• Collaboration: Proven experience managing complex, cross‑functional, and cross‑disciplinary projects, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of successful executive‑level presentations.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 123,800.00 To USD 198,000.00. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company’s growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.