Director/Sr. Director of Product Management

Axiado•San Jose, CA

4d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axiado is seeking an accomplished Director/Sr. Director of Product Management to lead product strategy, product management, product marketing, and marketing communications for next-generation TCU and AI infrastructure solutions, including switch products. This highly visible strategic leadership role owns the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept and market requirements through development, launch, commercialization, and end-of-life. The role combines technical understanding of server and datacenter infrastructure with business acumen, customer engagement, strategic planning, and marketing communication skills. The position translates market opportunities and customer requirements into product roadmaps, collaborates with engineering and executive leadership, and establishes product positioning that differentiates Axiado in the marketplace. It also represents Axiado externally through industry presentations, customer engagement, technical and marketing content, and sales support. The leader is expected to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution. The role encompasses silicon product management, including defining market requirements, chip architecture targets and cost goals; coordinating software enablement across drivers, SDKs, firmware, and APIs; aligning with operations and foundries on yield, pricing, and capacity; and determining SKU and pricing strategies. It also covers market- and execution-focused product definition through MRDs and PRDs, go-to-market planning, customer collaboration, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience in product management, product leadership, product planning, or related technology leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading product strategy, product development, and product lifecycle management.
At least 5 years of experience in customer-facing roles, including direct customer engagement, executive presentations, and strategic business discussions.
In-depth knowledge of server products, server architecture, and datacenter infrastructure.
Understanding of semiconductor products, ASIC/SoC technologies, hardware platforms, and associated software and firmware ecosystems.
Demonstrated experience developing product roadmaps, market requirements, go-to-market strategies, and commercialization plans.
Experience leading product marketing initiatives, competitive positioning, and customer-facing communications.
Ability to build compelling business cases, develop executive-level presentations, and measure product success.
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, prototyping, implementation, testing, validation, and customer delivery.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex technical information to technical and business audiences.
Proven ability to establish productive relationships with customers, executive leadership, and internal cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives in a fast-paced technology environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, AI infrastructure, datacenter, networking, or enterprise server industries.
Experience with server management, platform architecture, hardware security, and infrastructure management technologies.
Background in networking, switching products, high-speed connectivity, or related infrastructure technologies.
Experience launching complex hardware and software products into enterprise or datacenter markets.
Experience presenting at industry conferences, customer events, and executive-level business meetings.
Experience developing technical blogs, thought leadership content, product collateral, and marketing communications.
Experience supporting sales organizations through product demonstrations, customer presentations, and technical positioning.
Previous experience managing product management or product marketing teams.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical industry experience.
Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the complete lifecycle of TCU products and associated infrastructure solutions, from concept through development, commercialization, and end-of-life.
Define and execute product strategies, long-term roadmaps, market requirements, and product priorities aligned with company objectives.
Translate customer requirements, industry trends, and competitive intelligence into product specifications and development priorities.
Establish product requirements and work with engineering teams throughout the hardware and software development lifecycle.
Balance long-term product vision with hands-on execution.
Build business cases and recommendations for product investments, prioritization, and strategic decisions.
Monitor product performance, customer adoption, market share, and competitive positioning.
Define chip architecture, target power/performance/area metrics, and cost targets through Market Requirements Documents.
Manage software-stack enablement, including drivers, SDKs, firmware, and APIs.
Collaborate with operations and external foundries on yield metrics, wafer pricing, and capacity planning.
Determine chip binning, SKU, and pricing strategies to maximize revenue.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, particularly for next-generation switch products and AI infrastructure solutions.
Establish product positioning, messaging, differentiation, and competitive value propositions.
Develop customer-facing presentations, product briefs, technical collateral, and sales enablement materials.
Partner with sales leadership and business development to identify opportunities, support customer engagements, and accelerate revenue growth.
Analyze market trends, competitive offerings, and customer needs to identify product expansion and differentiation opportunities.
Represent Axiado products and technology at industry conferences, customer meetings, and strategic business engagements.
Support product launch strategies and commercialization plans.
Lead product-related marketing communications and maintain consistent messaging across customer- and industry-facing materials.
Develop and publish technical blogs, product announcements, thought leadership content, and other communications.
Present Axiado technology, product strategy, and value proposition to customers, partners, analysts, and industry audiences.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for technical and business stakeholders.
Work with internal marketing and executive leadership to strengthen product visibility, market awareness, and brand positioning.
Serve as an interface between customers, sales, engineering, and executive leadership, representing the voice of the customer in product planning.
Engage customers to understand business requirements, deployment challenges, and emerging datacenter infrastructure needs.
Refine product specifications and priorities based on customer feedback, market requirements, and business objectives.
Build and maintain productive relationships with strategic customers and industry partners.
Lead collaboration across engineering, architecture, software, firmware, sales, business development, and marketing.
Align stakeholders on product priorities, development milestones, deliverables, and customer expectations.
Provide direction throughout product development, influence strategic decisions, and drive cross-functional accountability.
Lead research and analysis to develop platform strategies and execute product roadmaps.
Establish communication processes that align internal teams on product direction, customer needs, and market opportunities.