Super Micro Computer, Inc

Principal Product Manager (BD-PM in AI & Data Center Infrastructure)

Super Micro Computer, Inc$200K — $230K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA is a plus.
  • 15+ years in business development, technical sales, or strategic account management in data center/AI infrastructure.
  • Deep technical knowledge of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, and rack integration.
  • Expertise in AI/HPC server architecture, GPU platforms, and high-speed networking.
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with ability to convey business value effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Drive adoption and revenue growth of DCBBS portfolio by securing high-value strategic deals.
  • Translate customer needs into customized infrastructure proposals to win bids.
  • Shape product vision and strategy based on market intelligence and competitive analysis.
  • Build and leverage executive relationships with key decision-makers at target accounts.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional teams to align product development with market demands.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Participation in bonus and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29808

Job Summary:

We are seeking a commercially driven leader to own and accelerate the market growth of our Datacenter Building Block Solutions (DCBBS). This senior role is fundamentally a business development position with product strategy ownership. Your primary mission is to directly secure major design wins, close large-scale strategic deals, and drive the commercial adoption of our rack-scale and AI-optimized infrastructure solutions. You will combine deep technical expertise with sharp commercial acumen to architect winning customer solutions and translate them into measurable revenue growth. This role also has people management responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Own Commercial Execution & Market Penetration: Directly drive the adoption and revenue growth of the DCBBS portfolio. Lead the pursuit and closure of complex, high-value strategic deals with large enterprises and hyperscale customers. Develop and execute targeted account and partner strategies for net-new logo acquisition.
  • Lead End-to-End Solution Development for Deal Closure: Translate customer business needs and technical workload requirements (AI/HPC, etc.) into compelling, customized DCBBS proposals. Architect total solutions-encompassing GPU platforms, power, cooling, and cluster design-to win strategic bids and secure long-term design wins.
  • Define Market-Backed Product Strategy: Shape the product vision and roadmap based on direct field intelligence, competitive analysis, and a proven understanding of what drives customer purchasing decisions in data center infrastructure. Prioritize initiatives that deliver clear competitive advantage and address immediate market opportunities.
  • Cultivate & Manage Strategic Executive Relationships: Build and leverage multi-threaded, executive-level relationships with key decision-makers at target accounts and ecosystem partners. Act as a strategic advisor to influence long-term infrastructure plans and position Supermicro as the preferred integrated solutions provider.
  • Champion Cross-Functional GTM Leadership: Orchestrate Engineering, Sales, Rack Integration, and Sales Engineering teams to align product development with market demand and ensure flawless execution of strategic deals from qualification through to delivery.


Qualifications:

      • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field. MBA or advanced degree is a strong plus.
      • Experience:
        • 15+ years in a hybrid role with significant, direct business development, technical sales, or strategic account management responsibility within data center/AI infrastructure.
        • Hands-on experience and deep technical knowledge of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, rack integration) is preferred.
        • Must possess comprehensive expertise in AI/HPC server architecture, key technologies (GPU platforms, InfiniBand, high-speed networking), and associated workload requirements.
      • Skills:
        • Outstanding commercial negotiation and executive presentation skills, with the ability to articulate business value and craft winning proposals.
        • Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, focused on market penetration and revenue growth.
        • Adept at leveraging market data, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback to drive both product and sales strategy.
        • A self-motivated driver who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is measured by commercial outcomes.


Salary Range

$200,000 - $230,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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