Product Manager - Key Components

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro is seeking a Product Manager for its Key Components business. The role is responsible for vendor product strategy and roadmap, product positioning and requirements, and end-to-end product lifecycle management from planning through launch and end of life. The Product Manager will develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans, track project pipelines, and coordinate execution across internal teams and vendors to achieve business objectives. The position also covers supply-chain planning and cross-functional coordination. The Product Manager communicates product demand forecasts and product mix to vendors, works on risk-management strategies for potential disruptions, and helps resolve technical, quality, and delivery issues. Success requires strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment while engaging stakeholders across the organization and with vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including 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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
Product management background is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of server, data center, or rack-level hardware business models.
Experience with CPUs, GPUs, networking, storage, or other computing technologies.
Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin, particularly for working with global vendors and cross-functional teams in Asia.

Responsibilities

Drive vendor product roadmaps and strategy.
Define product positioning and requirements in alignment with customers and internal stakeholders.
Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from planning through launch and end of life, across internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and launch plans.
Track project pipelines, monitor progress, and drive timely project closure to achieve business objectives.
Drive business alignment and execution across internal teams and vendors.
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 support product delivery and inventory levels.
Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical, quality, and product-delivery issues.