Staff Data Center Product Manager

Super Micro Computer, Inc.•San Jose, CA

50d

About The Position

Supermicro seeks a Staff Data Center Product Manager to lead the development and management of modular data center platforms, integrating compute, networking, power, and cooling for scalable AI and hyperscale solutions. The role requires technical and business expertise, driving collaboration across teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective products for rapid deployment worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; Master's in Engineering or Business a plus.
12+ years in data center product management, infrastructure design, or modular system development.
Strong knowledge of electrical (MV/LV, UPS, PDU, busway) and cooling systems (CDU, towers, dry coolers, rear-door HX, liquid loops).
Proven ability to deliver complex hardware products from concept to launch.
Collaborative experience with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams.
Supplier or vendor qualification for MEP systems.
Excellent analytical, communication, leadership skills; adept at turning technical details into strategy.
Project management, attention to detail, and urgency in dynamic environments.
Willing to travel domestically/internationally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 3D modeling tools (Revit, SolidWorks, CATIA)
Understanding of sustainability metrics (energy reuse, PUE, water efficiency)
Success in fast-paced, cross-regional teams

Responsibilities

Oversee the product roadmap and lifecycle for Modular Data Centers / DCBBS from concept to production and ongoing improvement.
Define architecture, configuration, and specifications for integrated mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Collaborate with engineering and design teams to meet global performance, safety, and compliance standards.
Coordinate across departments to solve technical and logistical issues.
Prepare product documentation like specifications, diagrams, models, BOMs, and interfaces.
Create power and cooling density templates (e.g., 50 kW, 100 kW, 300 kW) for varied workloads.
Work with manufacturing and supply chain to select vendors, cut costs, and optimize logistics.
Analyze market and competitors to identify opportunities in modular data center architectures.
Team up with sales and business development to convert customer needs into modular solutions.
Manage planning, tracking, and risk mitigation for quality, on-time delivery.
Collect customer feedback from pilots and apply insights into product updates.
Ensure compliance with industry standards like ASHRAE TC9.9, NEC, IEC, Uptime Institute, and regional requirements.
Help create technical documentation, proposals, and training for field and sales teams.
Track product KPIs such as deployment time, cost per MW, and PUE improvements.
Align product positioning and strategy with Supermicro's data center offerings.
Support customer engagements and presentations to highlight modular innovations.
Give technical support for customer reviews, factory tests, and installations.
Stay updated on data center tech, AI trends, and infrastructure policies to inform roadmap changes.
Represent Supermicro in industry and technical forums on modular, sustainable data centers.
Mentor junior staff working with the modular data center program.