Director, Product Management

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Location : San Jose, California, United States

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 :

We seek an experienced Director, Product Management to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of our server / storage product portfolio for cloud and data center infrastructure. This role requires blending technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership to drive product excellence. You will mentor a team of product managers, collaborate with engineering / marketing / sales, and execute product strategies aligned with Supermicro’s growth objectives. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management, this is a critical leadership role shaping the future of enterprise infrastructure solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

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

• Develop and implement targeted business development strategies to acquire net new logos and accounts, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall objectives.
• Translate customer needs, market trends, and business goals into technical requirements for cloud / data center solutions.
• Lead market research to identify growth opportunities in verticals like AI, HPC, and hyperscale computing.
• Monitor industry trends (e.g., AI server, networking, cooling technologies, and sustainable infrastructure) to inform product innovation.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of product managers and associate PMs.
• Conduct performance reviews, set KPIs, and drive talent development initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and FAE to support pre-sales engagement.
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, sales) to deliver products on schedule and within scope.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration within the product team.
• Engage directly with enterprise customers (including C-suite) to present product vision, address challenges, and gather feedback.
• Support sales teams in complex deals, providing technical guidance and competitive positioning.
• Escalate technical / strategic blockers to senior leadership and vendor partners.
• Optimize processes for product development, release cycles, and cross-team collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet company strategic targets.
• Partner closely with internal teams to resolve customer’s inquiry in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and FAE to support pre-sales engagement.

Qualifications :

Salary Range

$180,000 - $247,000

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.

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