Technical Product Management Director, HLOB

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Management Director to lead technical and outbound product management. You will be building innovative solutions using flash storage technologies and software for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

This role requires a seasoned professional who combines technical knowledge with strategic vision and business acumen.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Engage directly with customer stakeholders to gather insights, understand their needs, and drive outcomes.

• Coordinate customer qualification and escalation activities to ensure high satisfaction and alignment with product offerings.

• Define hardware and software requirements that build our product prioritization and roadmap; including drive design, firmware, telemetry and support.

• Develop high-quality content, patterns and practices targeting customer and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations that highlight the value and technical advantages of our products to internal and external audiences.

• Develop hands-on prototypes and proof-of-concepts for customer solutions

• Identify performance requirements and collaborate with engineering on hands-on execution of performance testing and optimization for customer use-cases

• Leverage strong problem-solving skills to make informed decisions despite incomplete information.

• Maintain a clear vision and strategic direction while navigating uncertain conditions and executing on tactical needs.

• Act as a technical expert and advocate for our product lines at industry conferences, seminars, webinars, and other public forums.

• Mentor junior team members and help build a culture of technical excellence.

• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field or equivalent industry experience.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in solution architecture, product management, engineering, or technical pre-sales, specifically within the field of data storage or related technologies.

• Deep understanding of flash memory technologies, compute and storage hardware and software, networking, and data center architectures and standards.

• Strong systems-thinking acumen and proven ability to quickly drive successful root cause analysis of technical issues across hardware and software domains.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative approach to addressing technical requirements.

• Experience working with engineers, architects and leadership at large customers.

• High proficiency with Linux system administration, scripting experience in Python, Bash, or similar, and AI-driven development workflows

• Experience with hyperscale compute and storage architectures is desirable.

• Communication Skills: exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and persuasively to diverse