Senior Product Planner, Alienware Gaming PCs

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies’ Alienware product management team seeks a Product Planner to define a multiyear vision for gaming laptops and desktops, own the product from concept to launch, and write PRDs with clear success metrics.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, design, and marketing to balance performance, thermals, and battery life, while gathering market insights and shaping the launch narrative with sales and media.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in product management including the launch of at least three flagship hardware products as the directly accountable product manager; gaming or enthusiast PC experience strongly preferred.
• Deep system understanding across x86 CPUs, discrete GPUs, memory technology, thermal design, high-refresh-rate displays and storage devices.
• Strong working knowledge of gaming display and graphics technologies, including high-refresh-rate and variable refresh rate (VRR/G-SYNC/FreeSync) displays, HDR and OLED panels, GPU software features such as upscaling and frame generation, and the platform features that drive in-game performance and latency.
• Exceptional product sense - can turn gamer insights and competitive teardowns/benchmarks (including in-game FPS, thermal, and acoustic testing) into clear, testable requirements and bold bets within your product.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement product strategies aligned with company vision and gaming market trends.
• Strong market analysis skills, significant cross-functional collaboration experience and exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Product: Define a multiyear vision for one or more Alienware product lines - gaming laptops, desktops, or both - and own the product definition from concept through launch.
• Build the Right System: Drive system-level decisions across CPU/GPU, memory, storage, high-refresh displays, thermals, keyboards, and lighting.
• Drive Decisions: Lead and align cross-functional teams - including engineering, procurement, and design - toward a unified product vision with clear priorities.
• Gather Market & Customer Insight: Leverage insights from regional sales teams, the gaming community, esports partners, reviewers, and dedicated research to prioritize investment opportunities.
• Tell the Story: Help build the launch narrative that brings your vision to life with gamers, media, and sales.
• Display Excellent Communication: Deliver concise, executive-ready updates and presentations; frame options, trade-offs, and clear recommendations with data.
• Operate like an Owner: Identify issues early, simplify where possible and make the call.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Dell Technologies’ Alienware product management team seeks a Product Planner to define a multiyear vision for gaming laptops and desktops, own the product from concept to launch, and write PRDs with clear success metrics.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, design, and marketing to balance performance, thermals, and battery life, while gathering market insights and shaping the launch narrative with sales and media.