Senior Product Manager

Advantech•Tustin, CA

14h•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advantech is seeking a Senior Product Manager for its ACG (ODM/Server) product team at its North American Headquarters in Tustin, California. The role leads product strategy and portfolio management for embedded computing and server-related programs, with an emphasis on ODM product development. The Senior Product Manager translates customer and market needs into product requirements, guides cross-functional teams, and oversees programs from concept through launch to ensure alignment with product specifications, quality standards, schedules, and business objectives. The position works with senior leadership and global product teams to shape product strategy and roadmaps, guides prioritization and resource allocation, and manages product economics and business risks. It also establishes product management and NPI practices, monitors market and portfolio progress, and coordinates stakeholders across engineering, operations, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and other functions. The position is onsite in Tustin, California. The posting states that applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals under the cited statute, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR export regulations. Advantech describes itself as a provider of embedded and automation products and solutions, with system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in product management or a related role within the technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industry.
At least 5 years of experience managing manufacturing partners across multiple geographic regions and time zones, including coordinating cross-functional execution, resolving issues, and meeting quality, schedule, cost, and delivery objectives.
Experience leading cross-functional project teams and coordinating stakeholders across multiple functions.
Demonstrated experience bringing hardware products from concept through development and delivery.
Strong knowledge of product planning, market analysis, and roadmap development within the technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industry.
Experience working in Agile development environments and using project management tools.
Experience analyzing data and market insights to support product strategy and business decisions.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus. Equivalent relevant professional experience may also be considered.
Experience in original design manufacturer (ODM), original equipment manufacturer (OEM), or joint design manufacturer (JDM) product environments.
Experience with embedded computing, server computing, or related hardware technologies.

Responsibilities

Establish and improve product management best practices, including new product introduction (NPI) processes, product requirements, and documentation standards.
Translate customer and market needs into product specifications, roadmap priorities, business cases, and actionable development plans.
Monitor market and competitive trends in embedded and server computing to identify growth opportunities and inform product strategy.
Partner with senior leadership to define ODM product strategy for server and embedded computing solutions and align product and technology roadmaps with global product teams.
Provide direction on feature prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management to support business growth and maximize product value.
Oversee end-to-end product development and NPI activities from concept through launch, ensuring products meet quality standards, specifications, and established timelines.
Manage product costs, pricing, margins, and commercial terms; evaluate NRE and recurring costs, tooling, logistics, warranty considerations, and business risks to support profitable decisions.
Review product requirements, technical specifications, and documentation developed by the team, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
Monitor progress across the product portfolio, identify potential risks, and coordinate resolution of escalations to minimize delays.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align goals, priorities, and project timelines.
Guide market research and analysis of customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics to inform product vision and strategy.