Sr. Director Product Management For Consumer Products

Job Description
The Senior Director of Product Management for Consumer Flash Products will lead the strategic direction, development, and management of SanDisk's entire consumer flash product portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of flash memory technology, market trends, and consumer needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for product innovation and expansion, driving product planning, and ensuring our products meet the evolving demands of the market.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership:
Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for SanDisk's consumer flash products, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business goals.
Sustainability strategy:
Help develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy for our technology products, ensuring alignment with our organization's overall sustainability objectives.
Team management/development:
hire, manage and develop individual contributors and/or managers, while also expanding and standardizing existing product work streams &
processes
Portfolio Management:
Oversee the entire consumer flash product portfolio, ensuring it meets current market demands and aligns with future technology trends.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure product success and market penetration.
Category Management:
Direct the strategic oversight and product lifecycle management of major consumer flash product categories, including memory cards, USB flash drives, and Solid State Drives (SSDs). Ensure each category meets the market needs and contributes to the overall profitability and growth of the business.
Innovation Leadership:
Stay ahead of technological trends in the flash memory and storage solutions sector. Lead the exploration and integration of next-generation technologies into product development to maintain and enhance market leadership.
Investment Strategy:
Work closely with the executive team to lead the setting of investment portfolios, focusing on emerging technologies and market opportunities. Ensure investments are aligned with the long-term strategic goals and have the potential to drive innovation and growth in the flash memory market.
Technology Partnerships:
Foster strong relationships with technology partners, suppliers, and industry leaders to secure access to the latest technologies and innovations. Collaborate on co-development projects that can enhance product offerings and competitive positioning.
Product Diversification:
Evaluate and identify opportunities for product diversification within the flash memory space, ensuring SanDisk remains at the forefront of consumer storage solutions. Leverage insights into technological advancements to guide new product development and portfolio expansion.