Senior Product Manager

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader in AI and high-performance data storage innovation. The Senior Product Manager will lead the strategy and execution for DDN’s next-generation data platforms, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that meet the demands of AI and enterprise workloads.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the long-term vision and roadmap for DDN’s Infinia platform portfolio including 3 rd party strategy
• Define and communicate the long-term hardware platform strategy including media and roadmap to support our software on premises
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to inform product direction
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch and adoption
• Collaborate with engineering to prioritize features, manage trade-offs, and ensure timely delivery
• Act as the voice of the customer, gathering insights from key accounts and industry partners
• Analyze competitive trends, gather customer requirements, and drive platform innovation
• Support strategic customer engagements and represent DDN at industry events
• Partner with marketing to craft messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies
• Enable sales and field teams with product knowledge and competitive differentiation
• Ensure platforms meet stringent requirements for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Drive innovation in areas such as AI infrastructure, cloud integration, and data management
• Define success metrics and monitor product performance against business objectives
• Influence pricing, packaging, and profitability strategies

Requirements:

• 10+ years in product management, with at least 5 years focused on storage, data platforms, or infrastructure products
• Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-grade products and solutions
• Strong understanding of storage architecture, distributed systems, and data-intensive workloads
• Familiarity with AI/ML, HPC, and cloud-native technologies
• Exceptional ability to translate technical capabilities into business value
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Willingness to travel for customer and industry engagements
• Competency with NVIDIA AI Enterprise Software
• MBA or advanced degree