Director of Product Management & Solutions Architecture

Viking Enterprise Solutions (VES) has a rich history of leadership in providing storage and storage server platforms to hyperscale and enterprise data centers worldwide. The division leads the market with ultra-high capacity and high-performance systems. Now VES provides advanced software solutions supporting ML/AI applications for generative and inferential AI in the data center and at the Edge. Software is at the heart of what makes VES a solutions provider. Cloud native systems are designed and built to simplify the use of tools and hardware so users get the job done quickly and efficiently. VES also designs and builds NVMe flash based server appliances, JBOD storage systems and related products for a variety of data center and storage applications. Viking Enterprise Solutions products are tailored for integration into OEM, System Integrator and data center products.

Viking Enterprise Solutions is proud to be part of the Sanmina family. Sanmina is recognized as a technology leader, providing end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, maintaining a global footprint of design and manufacturing operations in 23 countries on six continents.Job Purpose:

Job Purpose:

A Director of Product Management & Solutions Architecture is a senior level role responsible for overseeing the design, integration and lifecycle management of hardware systems that align with our customers and organization's strategic objectives. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, leading projects and leadership influencing skills to guide teams in developing innovative hardware solutions focused on solving customer's complex workloads.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement hardware architecture strategies that support the organization's business goals and technological advancements in line with market direction and industry standards

* Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs and competitivedynamics to establish product strategy and product positioning

* Influence and drive product direction to ensure customer goals are met; fostering a collaborative environment with engineering, sales, marketing and supply chain to drive innovation and excellence.

* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, product management, and executive leadership, to ensure cohesive integration of hardware solutions.

* Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to inform hardware design decisions and maintain competitive advantage.

* Collaborate with the hardware development team to manage the lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to testing and deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including product requirements, white papers, use cases and technical specifications

* Provide training and support to sales and technical teams ensuring teams are equipped for success

* Engage with customer to deep dive in to requirements and addressing their technical challenges

* Establish and enforce standards and best practices for hardware design and implementation to ensure high-quality deliverables.

* Identify potential risks in hardware projects and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.

* In-depth knowledge of hardware systems, including processors, memory, storage, and peripheral interfaces

*Familiarity with software integration and hardware architecture tradeoffs

* Strong analytical skills to assess challenges and devise effective hardware solutions.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

* 10+ years experience in hardware architecture and design, with a proven track record in a high level role overseeing complex hardware projects.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

* Project Management: Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on meeting deadlines and adhering to budgets.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (annual): $155,000 - $205,000

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.