Vice President, Products — Diodes

Role overview

Take end-to-end responsibility for a data diode product business serving organizations that need secure data transfer across separated operational and enterprise networks. This hands-on executive role combines business leadership with product direction across hardware, software, partnerships, go-to-market, and commercial performance. You will lead product managers as a player-coach and work alongside technical, engineering, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities - Set the business and portfolio strategy, and own revenue, margin, forecasting, investment decisions, and customer outcomes. - Guide hardware and software product management, from customer research and requirements through development, launch, and lifecycle decisions. - Work with engineering and supply chain teams to evaluate, validate, select, source, and manage hardware vendors and components. - Build partnerships and lead go-to-market activity, including pricing, packaging, channels, and product launches. - Develop the product management team while remaining directly involved in key decisions and execution. - Apply AI to product management work, and engage with customers in critical infrastructure sectors to understand assurance and long-term operational needs.

Requirements - Demonstrated ownership of a product or business portfolio, including commercial outcomes and cross-functional execution. - Strong experience working with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers, in partnership with hardware engineering and supply chain. - Success building partnerships and leading go-to-market strategy for a business or product portfolio. - Deep knowledge of the data diode and cross-domain security market, including customers and competing offerings. - Experience leading product managers while remaining hands-on and accountable for results. - Background serving critical infrastructure customers, such as those in OT/ICS, energy, utilities, manufacturing, government, or defense; strong executive communication skills and willingness to travel regularly.

Nice to have

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is requested; an MBA is a plus. Experience with security or industry certifications such as Common Criteria or IEC 62443, industrial protocols and systems such as SCADA or historians, government and defense customers, or integrating an acquired product line is also helpful. Eligibility for a security clearance is a plus.

Benefits and work setup

The role offers broad ownership across hardware, software, and go-to-market, with dedicated technical, engineering, and supply chain partners. Regular travel to customers, partners, hardware vendors, and research and development sites is expected. Compensation is described as attractive, with regular performance reviews and flexibility for the right candidate.