Director/Sr. Director of Product Management

THE ROLE 

Axiado is seeking an accomplished Director/Sr. Director of Product Management to lead product strategy, product management, product marketing, and marketing communications for our next-generation TCU and AI infrastructure solutions, including our switch products. 

This is a highly visible, strategic leadership position responsible for managing the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept and market requirements through product development, launch, commercialization, and end-of-life (EOL). 

The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding of server and datacenter infrastructure with exceptional business acumen, customer engagement, strategic planning, and marketing communication skills. 

You will translate market opportunities and customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps, work closely with engineering and executive leadership, and establish compelling product positioning that differentiates Axiado in the marketplace. 

In addition to owning product strategy and execution, this individual will serve as a key external representative of Axiado, presenting at industry conferences, engaging directly with customers, developing technical and marketing content, and supporting sales initiatives. 

This position requires a leader who can operate strategically while remaining hands-on with execution. 

You are an experienced product leader who understands the intersection of semiconductor technology, server architecture, software, firmware, and datacenter infrastructure. 

You have successfully managed complex technology products and understand how to take products from concept to market. You are equally comfortable discussing technical requirements with engineering teams, presenting product strategies to executive leadership, and communicating product value propositions to customers and industry audiences. 

You bring a combination of strategic and tactical thinking, strong business judgment, and the ability to influence decisions across multiple organizations. 

You are an exceptional communicator who can bring clarity to complex initiatives, align expectations, establish priorities, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams. 

You understand that successful product leadership extends beyond defining features and roadmaps. It requires understanding the customer, anticipating market needs, positioning products competitively, enabling sales teams, and communicating the company's vision to the marketplace. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Product Management & Strategy 

• Own and manage the complete product lifecycle for Axiado's TCU products and associated infrastructure solutions, from concept through development, commercialization, and end-of-life. 

• Define and execute product strategies, long-term roadmaps, market requirements, and product priorities aligned with company objectives. 

• Translate customer requirements, industry trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable product specifications and development priorities. 

• Establish product requirements and work closely with engineering teams throughout the software and hardware development lifecycle. 

• Demonstrate strong strategic and tactical thinking, balancing long-term product vision with hands-on execution. 

• Build compelling business cases and recommendations to support product investments, prioritization, and strategic decisions. 

• Monitor product performance, customer adoption, market share, and competitive positioning. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SILICON PM 

• Market Requirements Document (MRD): Defining the chip architecture, target power/performance/area (PPA) metrics, and cost targets 2 to 4 years before the chip is launched. 

• Ecosystem & Software Enablement: Ensuring the silicon is usable by managing the software stack (drivers, SDKs, firmware, and APIs) that sits on top of the hardware. 

• Foundry & Supply Chain Alignment: Collaborating with operations and external foundries (like TSMC or Intel Foundry Services) on yield metrics, wafer pricing, and capacity planning. 

• SKU & Pricing Strategy: Deciding how to bin chips (sorting manufactured chips by performance tiers) to maximize revenue from a single architecture. 

PRODUCT DEFINITION FRAMEWORK 

• Market Requirements Document (MRD): Focuses on the market opportunity. It outlines the target customer segments, user personas, competitive landscape, and the broad high-level problems the product must solve. 

• Product Requirements Document (PRD): Focuses on the execution roadmap. It translates the MRD into explicit engineering goals, detailing the exact features, technical specifications, performance metrics, and release criteria. 

Product Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy 

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Axiado's products, particularly its next-generation switch products and AI infrastructure solutions. 

• Establish compelling product positioning, messaging, differentiation, and competitive value propositions. 

• Develop customer-facing presentations, product briefs, technical collateral, and sales enablement materials. 

• Partner with sales leadership and business development to identify market opportunities, support customer engagements, and accelerate revenue growth. 

• Analyze market trends, competitive offerings, and customer needs to identify opportunities for product expansion and differentiation. 

• Represent Axiado's products and technology at industry conferences, customer meetings, and strategic business engagements. 

• Support the development of product launch strategies and commercialization plans. 

Marketing Communications & Industry Visibility 

• Lead product-related marketing communications and ensure consistent messaging across customer-facing and industry-facing materials. 

• Develop and publish technical blogs, product announcements, thought leadership content, and other communications that strengthen Axiado's market presence. 

• Present Axiado's technology, product strategy, and value proposition to customers, partners, analysts, and industry audiences. 

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging for technical and business stakeholders. 

• Work closely with internal marketing and executive leadership to maximize product visibility, market awareness, and brand positioning. 

Customer Collaboration & Voice of the Customer 

• Serve as a key interface between customers, sales, engineering, and executive leadership. 

• Represent the voice of the customer in product planning and roadmap discussions. 

• Engage directly with customers to understand business requirements, deployment challenges, and emerging datacenter infrastructure needs. 

• Refine product specifications and priorities based on customer feedback, market requirements, and business objectives. 

• Build and maintain productive relationships with strategic customers and industry partners. 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Lead collaboration across engineering, architecture, software, firmware, sales, business development, and marketing organizations. 

• Align internal stakeholders around product priorities, development milestones, deliverables, and customer expectations. 

• Provide clarity and direction throughout the product development process. 

• Influence strategic decisions and drive accountability across cross-functional teams. 

• Lead research and analysis to develop platform strategies and ensure successful execution of product roadmaps. 

• Establish effective communication processes that keep internal teams aligned on product direction, customer needs, and market opportunities.

Department: Marketing
Function: Administrative
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level