Director, CPU Partner Management

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a Director of CPU Partner Management to lead strategy and implementation for NVIDIA’s upcoming CPU product line across gaming, creation, and AI. This role involves defining product vision, negotiating strategic partnerships, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver silicon solutions. The position requires onsite work at NVIDIA’s Santa Clara headquarters with occasional travel for partner meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Partner with industry collaborators to establish business, product, operational, and process conditions for a new category of silicon solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and external partners to define and prioritize product features and innovations.
• Ensure coordination of business and product strategies across engineering, marketing, and go-to-market functions.
• Define and monitor key metrics to measure and improve business performance and product success.
• Continuously refine product and business strategies using data-driven insights and market feedback.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and evolving customer needs to guide product direction.
• Work with marketing, sales, and engineering teams to drive product adoption and customer engagement.
• Apply negotiation techniques to achieve favorable outcomes in partner contracts, product placement, and strategic alliances.

Requirements

• More than 15 years of product management experience with a history of bringing products to market.
• 7+ years of leadership experience directing cross-functional teams and advancing critical initiatives.
• Deep passion for content creation, gaming, and AI, with a clear vision for how generative AI will transform these domains.
• Experience managing partner relationships and the full product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond.
• Strong analytical, marketing, and project management skills, with a focus on achieving results.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional projects and collaborating with executive leadership.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite at NVIDIA’s Santa Clara headquarters and travel occasionally for partner meetings and industry events.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Ways to Stand Out

• Deep expertise in the Silicon, PC, and Data Center ecosystems.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML hardware, software, and ecosystem dynamics.
• Outstanding negotiation abilities with a history of achieving strategic wins in partner collaborations.

Compensation & Additional Information

• Base salary range: 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD (final base salary determined by location, experience, and internal pay equity).
• Eligible for equity and benefits.
• Applications accepted at least until October 17, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.