Sr Manager Product Development- Datacenter

Job Summary

Summary: Vicor is looking for an experienced leader for its datacenter modules and systems targeted at High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence applications. In this high-visibility role, you will be on the cutting edge, working with one of the fastest growing and dynamic product lines at Vicor. These modules push the limits of density, efficiency and dynamic response using state of the art topologies and packaging to minimize Interconnect/PDN losses and deliver power to the most advanced CPUs and GPUs on the market.  Your work will include power module system design, key customer interaction for system integration, simulation and design tool development, and electrical/PDN/thermal optimization.

Your Leadership Opportunity
We need a strong leader to build and manage a high-performing team responsible for developing a complete product portfolio from concept through the entire lifecycle. You will oversee all aspects of product development, manage complex projects, and ensure successful system design and integration.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power electronics, demonstrated strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage critical customer relationships and complex product initiatives.

Job Description

•    Build and Lead a High-Performance Team: Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage a team of product and system engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on execution and innovation.
•    Strategic Product Definition: Prepare new product proposals and comprehensive design specifications, translating market and customer requirements into technical requirements.
•    Drive NPI Process: Lead new product development activities, guiding products through the entire NPI process from concept to Release-to-Production (RTP), ensuring on-time delivery and market competitiveness.
•    System Validation: Oversee the development of system test boards, comprehensive test plans, and bench automation to support system verification, ensuring customer requirements are met.
•    System Design: Provide expert technical guidance and support for the design, development, and implementation of our power electronics solutions across the portfolio.
•    Customer Design-In Leadership: Serve as the primary technical liaison between Vicor and its strategic datacenter customers. Proactively support the design-in of new and existing products into complex HPC applications, including technical proposals, reference schematics, design reviews, and troubleshooting.
•    Model and Tool Development: Define, and help develop state of the art models and tools to help customers select, design, and optimize their power solutions using Vicor Modules. 
•    Market Readiness: Develop and deliver all technical collateral, including datasheets, evaluation boards, reference designs, and application notes, necessary for a successful product launch.
•    Technical Training: Develop and deliver technical training material on new products and systems to Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and global sales teams.
•    Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution and maximum customer satisfaction.

Education / Qualifications

•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
•    Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in power electronics engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior application engineering or product management leadership role supporting datacenter or HPC systems.
•    Technical Expertise: Experience in the field of power management, specifically with high-current/low-voltage DC/DC solutions powering high-performance processors (CPUs/GPUs).
•    Software Proficiency: Proficiency in power electronics design and simulation software, such as MATLAB, LTspice, SIMPLIS, Altium, Power DC/Power SI or similar tools.
•    HDI PCB Design: Experience with high-density PCB design principles, including HDI and advanced power delivery network (PDN) design.
•    Leadership: Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor a technical team, complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present complex technical topics to internal and external audiences of different backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications
•    Direct experience with high-power and high-frequency power electronics.
•    Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality assurance processes for power electronics.
•    Experience with Python for bench automation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $138,000 - $170,000
Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.