Sr. Director of Product Management, AI

Posted:
12/1/2024, 9:11:51 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Santa Clara, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Pay:
$162/hr or $336,960 total comp

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

  • For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
  • Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
  • Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
  • And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As a Senior Director of Product Management, you will lead a dynamic team at the forefront of building and expanding Pure’s next-generation AI and HPC solutions. You will drive the development of cutting-edge products and solutions to meet the growing demands of AI-driven workloads and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, addressing a multi-billion dollar addressable market.

In this role, you will spearhead Pure’s efforts to define and execute on the next wave of storage innovation for AI and HPC, collaborating with leading technology innovators, enterprise customers, and ecosystem partners worldwide. Your strategic and technical vision will be instrumental in shaping the future of data-centric infrastructure that powers mission-critical AI applications and HPC workloads for global industry leaders.

You’ll leverage deep technical expertise and market insights to create actionable engineering requirements, guiding the implementation from concept to completion. Working alongside a world-class engineering team, we’re looking for someone who can merge technical depth with business acumen to act as a transformative force in the AI and HPC markets.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

  • Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled Product Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
  • Develop the strategy and roadmap for AI and HPC solutions, ensuring alignment with market needs, customer demands, and Pure’s business objectives.
  • Drive execution of this strategy across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-native deployments to build a high-growth business.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market (GTM), and Finance teams to develop and drive AI and HPC-focused product initiatives.
  • Work with Business Unit leadership and Finance to establish growth targets and objectives for AI and HPC solutions.
  • Assess the competitive and market landscape for AI and HPC from both technical and business perspectives.
  • Anticipate and accurately predict trends to maintain Pure’s leadership in the market.
  • Collaborate with customers, partners, Sales, and Marketing to identify, define, and articulate winning use-case-centric go-to-market models.
  • Gather customer feedback to identify key issues, needs, and trends, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
  • Conduct market and technology analyses to inform product development and identify new opportunities in AI and HPC.
  • Engage with the executive team to establish scope and goals for growth initiatives.
  • Serve as a key spokesperson and evangelist for Pure Storage’s AI and HPC solutions, delivering compelling presentations to internal and external audiences.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

  • 10+ years of Product Management experience with a focus on enterprise software, infrastructure or AI-related technologies.
  • 5+ years of experience in leadership managing teams of Product Managers and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong technical aptitude with expertise in AI/Ml technologies, architectures, and frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of AI and HPC ecosystems, including knowledge of technologies such as GPU acceleration, distributed training, parallel file systems, and high-bandwidth networking (e.g., RDMA, InfiniBand).
  • Track record of driving innovation and successfully launching complex, market-leading products in large enterprise environments.
  • Strong customer engagement skills with the ability to identify use cases, resolve problems, and build trusted relationships with customers and partners.
  • Analytical, data-driven decision-maker with a bias for action and execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of delivering concise and persuasive messaging.
  • Experience with storage technologies and use cases such as NVMe, NFS, SMF, FCP/iSCSI, data pipelines, and performance optimization is a plus but not required.
  • Experience driving successful field marketing programs and go-to-market strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

 

The annual base salary range is: $275,000 – $414,000. 

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

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BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

 

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

 

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

 

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

 

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