Product Development Team Lead
About the role
The Product Development Team Manager leads the execution of enterprise SSD product programs, focusing on New Product Introduction (NPI) and revenue-generating programs. They oversee the end-to-end product development process, provide leadership to the cross-functional Product Development Team, and drive alignment across key stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
Responsibilities
- Leads a highly matrixed, cross organization team that are directly tied to the development, implementation or upgrade of technology or products for external customers.
- One or more cross functional, matrixed team members is a 2nd line manager and/or Sr PE and guides performance of functional teams.
- Manages Projects or programs where consistent decisions are made that have a global or long-lasting impact on the business, reputation, posture or image of the organization through all phases of the lifecycle.
- Manages interdependencies and integration among multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders.
- Has decision making authority at the program level. Sets direction for programs by determining and balancing the technical need vs business impact with a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape & guard rails of the business - 'Think like a GM' mentality.
- Is the key interface with stakeholders and leadership internally and externally. Exercises judgment and discretion to develop solutions, remove obstacles and redefine approaches.
- Oversees identification of tasks and research, dependencies, costs; communicates expectations to core team members.
- Creates/tracks/adjusts the program schedule.
- Affirms risks and identifies solutions to timely, efficient achievement of program goals.
- Ensures that quality standards and budget constraints are met.
- Ensures appropriate progress against schedule and takes remedial action as appropriate.
- Prioritizes utilization of resources with other functions.
- Influences business unit or cross-organizational strategies relevant to program goals.
- Has an advanced understanding of the technical concepts, architecture, systems, development methods, and disciplines associated with the defined program, and utilizes knowledge to accelerate project completion.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- Program manager responsible for driving execution from planning to launch/ramp for Data Center SSD products by working with cross functional teams.
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in the following: Hardware and Software product development of a data center, client, memory, phone, or other equivalent product (IT experience doesn't qualify).
- Functional areas of product development: Computer storage and memory hierarchy, Technical product development engineering management and customer enablement.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience with engineering management.
- Basic understanding of product development and high-volume manufacturing, technical concepts, product architecture, system design, development methods, SPC.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong technical background in either EE or ME. Mechatronics background is a plus.
- Program/Project management experience.
- Experienced in setting up program/project schedules.
Additional Information
This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions. The compensation range for this role is $235,520 - $391,600. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.