Senior Director, Product Management and Planning

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Senior Director of Product Management and Planning

The Micron Data Center Storage Group is seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Product Management and Planning to lead our SSD Product Line Management (PLM) and Technical Product Management (TPM) teams. This role is pivotal in managing products with quarterly revenue of $1B and will work closely with product development, sales, FAEs, manufacturing operations, and supply chain teams to establish and execute the vision for Micron's data center solid state drives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product revenue and margins through strategic business plans, quarterly pricing decisions, and product cost optimizations.
• Develop market strategies and product segmentation to drive differentiated product positioning.
• Identify new target markets and prioritize features and functionalities to meet customer expectations.
• Create Landing Zones and Market Requirements documents, and negotiate features with target customers.
• Collaborate closely with NAND and SSD development teams to deliver timely, high-quality products.
• Ensure effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Lead long-term business forecasting efforts.
• Develop and implement product training for sales and qualification teams involved in data center SSD products.
• Possess a passion for excellence with the ability to inspire others to the highest standards through leading by example
  
  

Professional Experience/Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated educational or professional experience to qualify for a senior leadership position - typically this will include a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science, an MBA is a plus.
• A deep understanding of Enterprise and Hyperscale data center storage markets, including familiarity with server and storage product interfaces such as PCIe and Ethernet.
• Extensive leadership experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Knowledge of semiconductor and storage products, particularly flash and NAND components and subsystems.
• A clear vision and the ability to lead and drive improvements throughout the organization.
• Product Experience: 10+ years of product management experience, with a track record of delivering highly successful and innovative products
  
  

Leadership Skills

• Visionary Thinking and Innovation: A track record of innovation and creativity in defining differentiated products and business models.
• Product Leadership: Drive the advancement of products, establish a competitive advantage in the market, and foster your company’s success by prioritizing product vision and innovation.
• Talent Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of product professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all functional groups within Micron. Prior success in leading cross-functional and multicultural teams globally. A personal style that fosters commitment and enthusiasm within and outside the organization.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills to effectively convey the product vision to various stakeholders.
• Strong Business Judgment: Be data-savvy, highly analytical, and understand the impact of business decisions on the P&L. The capacity to make tradeoff decisions to minimize business and schedule risks. The ability to set a tone of urgency and emphasize time-to-market as critical. The ability to quickly understand new situations and identify relevant value levers and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  
  

LOCATION:

• San Jose or Folsom, CA.
  
  

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$211,500.00 - $370,000.00

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As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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