Sr. Director of Product Management, AI

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.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As a Senior Director of Product Management, you will lead a dynamic team at the forefront of building and expanding Pure’s next-generation AI and HPC solutions. You will drive the development of cutting-edge products and solutions to meet the growing demands of AI-driven workloads and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, addressing a multi-billion dollar addressable market.

In this role, you will spearhead Pure’s efforts to define and execute on the next wave of storage innovation for AI and HPC, collaborating with leading technology innovators, enterprise customers, and ecosystem partners worldwide. Your strategic and technical vision will be instrumental in shaping the future of data-centric infrastructure that powers mission-critical AI applications and HPC workloads for global industry leaders.

You’ll leverage deep technical expertise and market insights to create actionable engineering requirements, guiding the implementation from concept to completion. Working alongside a world-class engineering team, we’re looking for someone who can merge technical depth with business acumen to act as a transformative force in the AI and HPC markets.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

• Manage and mentor a team of highly skilled Product Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Develop the strategy and roadmap for AI and HPC solutions, ensuring alignment with market needs, customer demands, and Pure’s business objectives.
• Drive execution of this strategy across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-native deployments to build a high-growth business.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market (GTM), and Finance teams to develop and drive AI and HPC-focused product initiatives.
• Work with Business Unit leadership and Finance to establish growth targets and objectives for AI and HPC solutions.
• Assess the competitive and market landscape for AI and HPC from both technical and business perspectives.
• Anticipate and accurately predict trends to maintain Pure’s leadership in the market.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, Sales, and Marketing to identify, define, and articulate winning use-case-centric go-to-market models.
• Gather customer feedback to identify key issues, needs, and trends, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
• Conduct market and technology analyses to inform product development and identify new opportunities in AI and HPC.
• Engage with the executive team to establish scope and goals for growth initiatives.
• Serve as a key spokesperson and evangelist for Pure Storage’s AI and HPC solutions, delivering compelling presentations to internal and external audiences.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• 10+ years of Product Management experience with a focus on enterprise software, infrastructure or AI-related technologies.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership managing teams of Product Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical aptitude with expertise in AI/Ml technologies, architectures, and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of AI and HPC ecosystems, including knowledge of technologies such as GPU acceleration, distributed training, parallel file systems, and high-bandwidth networking (e.g., RDMA, InfiniBand).
• Track record of driving innovation and successfully launching complex, market-leading products in large enterprise environments.
• Strong customer engagement skills with the ability to identify use cases, resolve problems, and build trusted relationships with customers and partners.
• Analytical, data-driven decision-maker with a bias for action and execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of delivering concise and persuasive messaging.
• Experience with storage technologies and use cases such as NVMe, NFS, SMF, FCP/iSCSI, data pipelines, and performance optimization is a plus but not required.
• Experience driving successful field marketing programs and go-to-market strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 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.

The annual base salary range is: $275,000 – $414,000. 

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.​ 

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.