Product Manager - Key Components

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro is hiring a Product Manager to drive strategy and lifecycle management for key components. The role involves developing vendor product roadmaps, aligning product requirements and positioning with customers and internal stakeholders, and leading products from planning through launch and end of life. The Product Manager will develop go-to-market strategies, manage project pipelines, coordinate execution across internal teams and vendors, and oversee demand forecasting, supply commitments, risk management, and resolution of technical, quality, and delivery issues. The position calls for someone who can adapt quickly, manage multiple initiatives, engage with executives and partners, and develop products and business models from the ground up.

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.
Background in product management 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 aligned 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 to achieve project outcomes.
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 ensure product delivery and appropriate inventory levels.
Coordinate vendors and cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical, quality, and product delivery issues.