Director of Engineering Platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap for each HW platform aligned with business goals.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends to inform Platform direction.
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer expectations.
• Align platforms direction and roadmap with contract manufacturing and OEM partners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful platform launches and adoption.
• Act as the primary liaison between key functional stakeholder groups and the platform teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering to implement, evolve, and improve Agile Scrum processes for Platforms, Compatibility, Performance, and Security.
• Market & Customer Insights
• Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities.
• Gather and prioritize customer requirements to influence Platform decisions.
• Establish a Voice of the Customer and Market Sensing processes and functions across internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Development
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Platforms team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement modern tools and integrate AI technologies into core Platforms processes and functions to increase quality, efficiency, consistency, and repeatability of work products and deliverables.
• Performance & Metrics
• Define and track KPIs for product success, including revenue growth, adoption rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Present product performance insights and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Establish and manage quarterly OKR’s for the Platform teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MBA is desirable but not required.
• Experience: 15+ years in product/platform management, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record of managing complex product/platform portfolios in technology or data solutions.
• Skills: Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills. Deep understanding of storage, data management, and emerging technologies. Outstanding problem-solving skills – ability to define and structure problems, collect and analyze data, and synthesize defendable recommendations into actionable plans. Ability to lead, influence, and hold cross-functional teams accountable. Clear, effective communication and strong presentation skills with a keen ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional audiences. Experience with Agile Scrum development methodologies and understanding of software development processes. Proven track record of successfully launching and managing HW platforms through their lifecycle. A passion for technology and ability to stay on top of evolving market trends and technology advancements. Strong business technical acumen, with a demonstrated track record of delivering enterprise-grade software capabilities. Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills – with the ability to develop work in relationships at all levels of the organization, both inside and outside of Quantum. Proven ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment. Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Anticipated Base Salary Earnings Range: $160,000 - $210,000