Manager, HPC/AI Software Product management

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of software product managers , including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
• Sets clear goals, expectations, and accountability for the team, ensuring alignment with business and product objectives.
• Drives both team performance and product execution , ensuring delivery of high-quality roadmaps, requirements, and outcomes.
• Conducts regular 1:1s, feedback, and career development planning , supporting growth and development of product managers.
• Provides guidance and oversight on product direction , helping shape priorities and ensuring alignment across the portfolio without owning every decision directly.
• Enables product managers to operate effectively and independently , while stepping in to support complex decisions, trade-offs, or escalations.
• Establishes and maintains consistent product management practices and operating rhythms (planning, prioritization, roadmap reviews).
• Ensures effective coordination across product managers and product areas , driving alignment and reducing duplication or conflict.
• Partners closely with Software Architects and Engineering to ensure product plans are feasible, well-aligned, and executable , and that teams are set up for success.
• Drives execution discipline , ensuring commitments are met and delivery quality is consistent across the team.
• Identifies gaps in team capability or execution and implements coaching, process improvements, or structural adjustments .
• Supports portfolio-level alignment and contributes to broader product strategy through team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develops talent and builds a strong internal pipeline through mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development .
• Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in software product management or related field. 3–5+ years of experience in people management , including managing product managers.
• Experience in HPC, AI/ML, distributed systems, or infrastructure software environments.
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex software products or platforms .
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong people leadership and team development skills , including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ability to balance team leadership with ownership of product outcomes and execution quality .
• Experience driving cross-functional alignment and execution in complex technical environments.
• Strong business and product acumen, with the ability to guide teams in prioritization and decision-making .
• Solid technical understanding of HPC/AI software systems to effectively collaborate with architects and engineers .
• Ability to establish and scale effective processes, operating models, and team practices .
• Strong communication and influence skills across technical and business stakeholders.
• Sound judgment in managing trade-offs, team dynamics, and delivery commitments .
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