Product Manager

Job Family Definition:

Designs, plans, develops, and manages HPC/AI management and orchestration software products throughout the solution lifecycle: from new product definition or enhancements to existing platforms; planning, design, and delivery; through to end-of-life. Contributes to building scalable, integrated system management and orchestration solutions that enable efficient deployment, operation, and optimization of HPC and AI infrastructure.

Management Level Definition:

Individual contributor role with responsibility for owning product areas within HPC/AI management and orchestration software. Contributions impact key software components and features within the broader product portfolio.

Applies subject matter knowledge in HPC/AI systems and software to solve moderately complex business and technical challenges. Works under general guidance while exercising independent judgment in executing product responsibilities.

Collaborates closely with Software Architects, Engineering teams, and peer Product Managers to ensure alignment between product requirements, technical implementation, and customer needs. Participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to broader product direction through domain expertise and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Owns specific product areas or features within HPC/AI system management and orchestration software, including definition, execution, and delivery.
• Contributes to the product roadmap by defining requirements, prioritizing features, and aligning with overall product and portfolio goals.
• Works closely with Software Architects and Engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Develops and maintains product requirements (PRDs), user stories, and feature specifications with clear acceptance criteria.
• Engages with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and understand use cases, particularly around system deployment, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management.
• Helps define the value proposition and positioning for product features within HPC/AI management and orchestration solutions.
• Supports cross-product alignment by collaborating with other product managers to ensure consistency in user experience, APIs, and platform capabilities.
• Participates in planning, prioritization, and release cycles, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of product commitments.
• Works with Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure successful product delivery, validation, and release readiness.
• Supports go-to-market activities, including documentation, training, and customer engagement for product features.
• Monitors product performance and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and future enhancements.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software product management or a related role (e.g., engineering, technical program management).
• Experience in HPC, AI/ML platforms, distributed systems, or infrastructure software.
• Familiarity with system management, orchestration frameworks, or cloud/HPC infrastructure environments preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid understanding of HPC/AI systems, infrastructure software, and orchestration concepts (e.g., cluster management, scheduling, monitoring).
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear product specifications.
• Strong collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively across Engineering, Architecture, and cross-functional teams.
• Good product sense and ability to contribute to feature prioritization and roadmap decisions.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage trade-offs and dependencies.
• Strong communication skills, both technical and business-facing.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Basic business acumen and understanding of customer needs and product value.