Principal Product Manager - #1411588

About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

Job Summary

As a Principal Product Manager for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth acceleration initiatives. This includes workload expansion with a particular emphasis on Electronic Design Automation (EDA), VMware solution on Google Cloud, and Self-managed databases like Oracle; service expansion of both file and block protocols; and self-service enablement of customers with zero to low sales personnel touch.

Your expertise in product management and market acumen will be instrumental in developing strategies and processes that help us scale Google Cloud NetApp Volumes as the leading enterprise storage solution on Google Cloud. You will lead and collaborate with other product managers and technical marketing engineers to drive the outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute product strategies for growth acceleration, and self-enablement.
• Develop a targeted strategy for use case expansion in selected market verticals like Retail, Semiconductors, Health Care and Life Sciences, Oil and Gas, Financial Services, etc.
• Generate compelling technical marketing content, such as videos, blogs, and presentations, to convey the benefits and technical capabilities of Google Cloud NetApp Volumes for workloads.
• Work closely with product development and engineering teams to guide product direction and roadmap based on industry trends and customer insights.
• Deliver training and enablement for sales and technical pre-sales teams to ensure effective customer interactions.
• Engage directly with customers and partners, providing expert advice, best practices, and support for seamless deployments.
• Perform competitive analysis and market research to stay abreast of industry developments and uncover new avenues for expansion.
• Act as a company spokesperson at industry events, conferences, and webinars, showcasing expertise in workloads.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Significant experience (15+ years) in product management, technical marketing, or a related field within the cloud, storage or hi-tech.
• Profound knowledge of Public Cloud Services, enterprise customer adoption of new services, hybrid cloud migration, enterprise workloads.
• Demonstrated ability in creating technical content and presenting persuasively to both technical and executive audiences.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and project management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements and industry events as necessary.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with public cloud tools, growth practices and processes.
• Knowledge of building and monitoring key performance indicator to give visibility into leading and lagging trackers.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, software development life cycle, security practices and other technologies pertinent to enterprise workloads.
  
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Computer Science, or related technical discipline, required. Masters in related technical discipline or business required.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 207,400 - 309,100 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.