Product Manager II- ODM/Server

Job Title: Product Manager II, ODM/Server Location(s): Tustin, CA - Onsite Compensation: $90,000-110,000 About this position: We’re looking for a Product Manager to join our ODM/Server product team in our new North American Headquarters in Tustin, CA. You'll manage product direction and development for embedded computing-related programs and ensure projects move from concept to launch on time and according to requirements. This is a hands-on role for someone with experience in product development and product marketing. Responsibilities: * Lead a project team within Product Development, including setting development goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing feedback. * Establish product management best practices for the team, including NPI processes, requirements, and documentation standards. * Translate customer and market needs into product specifications, roadmap priorities, business cases, and actionable development plans. * Monitor market and competitive trends in embedded computing, including Medical or Industrial Equipment markets, and identify growth opportunities and guide product strategy. * Partner with senior leadership to define ODM strategy and guide the team in building product and technology roadmaps aligned with global product teams. * Provide direction on feature prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management to support growth and maximize product value. * Oversee end-to-end product development (NPI) from concept through launch, ensuring projects meet quality standards and timelines. * Own product cost, pricing, margin, and commercial terms; evaluate NRE, recurring cost, tooling, logistics, warranty, and risk to support profitable business decisions. * Review and provide feedback on product requirements, technical specifications, and documentation produced by the team. * Monitor progress across the portfolio, identify risks, and resolve escalations to prevent delays. * Drive alignment with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales on goals, priorities, and timelines. * Guide market research on customer needs, trends, and competitive dynamics to inform product vision and strategy. Required Qualifications: * 4+ years of experience as a Product Manager or in a similar product management role within technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industries. * 4+ years of experience managing manufacturing partners across multiple regions and coordinating cross-functional activities related to product quality, schedule, cost, and delivery. * Proven track record launching and managing hardware products from concept through delivery. * In-depth knowledge of product planning, market analysis, and roadmap development within technology, embedded computing, server, or related hardware industries. * Experience working within Agile development environments and using project management tools. * Experience translating data and market insights into product and business decisions. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree a plus. * Experience in ODM, OEM, or JDM product environments. * Experience with embedded computing, server computing, or related hardware technologies. * Experience supporting products for Medical, Industrial Equipment, or other specialized technology markets. Benefits: * Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE) * Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment! * Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * 401(k) with company match * Education & personal development reimbursement program * Generous vacation and paid holidays package * Company events, and lunches * Work from home program – once eligible * Referral Bonus About Advantech Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.   We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.   World-class Recognition Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.   Work Authorization: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html [https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html] Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.