Overview

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

  

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC 

  

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA 

  

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

  

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

  

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

Job Description

The Senior Technical Product Manager will lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for DDN’s next-generation data platforms and drive media. This role is pivotal in defining how our platforms evolve to meet the demands of AI, HPC, and enterprise workloads at scale. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive performance, reliability, and simplicity for our customers. This is a senior-level role requiring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen. 

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Strategy & Vision 

• Define and own the long-term vision and roadmap for DDN’s Infinia platform portfolio including 3rd 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.  

Product Lifecycle Management 

• 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.  

Customer & Market Engagement 

• 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.  

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Partner with marketing to craft messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies. 

• Enable sales and field teams with product knowledge and competitive differentiation.  

Performance & Scalability Focus 

• Ensure platforms meet stringent requirements for performance, scalability, and reliability. 

• Drive innovation in areas such as AI infrastructure, cloud integration, and data management.  

Metrics & Business Impact 

• Define success metrics and monitor product performance against business objectives. 

• Influence pricing, packaging, and profitability strategies. 

Qualifications:

Experience 

• 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.  

Technical Expertise 

• Strong understanding of storage architecture, distributed systems, and data-intensive workloads. 

• Familiarity with AI/ML, HPC, and cloud-native technologies. 

• Competency with NVIDIA AI Enterprise Software a plus  

Business & Leadership Skills 

• Exceptional ability to translate technical capabilities into business value. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.  

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)  

Other 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 

• Willingness to travel for customer and industry engagements.

Salary Pay Range for this role: $156,000- $234,000.  Equity and annual bonus will be given in addition to base salary. 

DDN

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

 

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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