Associate Program Manager

Overview:

DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

The Marketing Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing marketing programs to drive demand, increase brand awareness, and support sales objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in marketing program management, excellent project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering impactful marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, sales, and communications, to ensure alignment and successful execution of marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

    •          Develop and Execute Marketing Programs: Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive marketing programs that support product launches, demand generation, and brand awareness goals.

    •          Project Management: Lead end-to-end project management for marketing initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

    •          Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product marketing, sales, communications, and other stakeholders to align marketing programs with business objectives and ensure cohesive execution.

    •          Content Creation and Management: Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality marketing content, including white papers, case studies, blog posts, webinars, and social media.

    •          Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing programs, using data-driven insights to optimize and improve campaign effectiveness.

    •          Budget Management: Manage marketing program budgets, track expenses, and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

    •          Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and agencies to ensure the successful execution of marketing initiatives.

    •          Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform marketing strategies and program development.

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.