Product Manager (Cloud/Storage)

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. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. 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.

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Job Summary

In this pivotal role, you will be an integral part of building the next generation of end-to-end customer experience, across NetApp’s 1P cloud storage services. Your focus will be understanding market opportunities, customer pain points, designing next generation product experience, prioritizing critical use cases, and leading the definition and delivery of key features into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.

A successful candidate is an effective communicator, has demonstrated the ability to earn the trust of stakeholders, is data-driven, and has experience managing complex business challenges. They focus on customers, handle requirements from various business teams, and thrive in ambiguous situations.

Job Requirements

• Own, define, and drive the customer-working- backwards strategy, tenets, long-term goals, and artifacts, including customer and stakeholder feedback, impact analysis, and business metrics to inform direction.
• Analyze emerging industry trends that can contribute to the long-term product strategy.
• Define product vision, including future roadmap, investment, innovation, and experimentation.
• Work with technology teams to align development with the product roadmap.
• Develop and execute the product roadmap, including identifying customer pain points and new opportunities.
• Own and manage the Go-To Market (GTM) plan to achieve results that align with customer needs and business objectives in operational launch plans. Assess and make trade-offs based on customer requirements and QA/testing of the product.
• Translate UX research insights into actionable strategies and tactics cross functionally
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• 4 years in product management, product marketing, professional services, and/or business consulting.
• Solid understanding of public cloud services
• Hands-on understanding of data storage, core data protection, and disaster recovery capabilities required for enterprise deployments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate across groups to achieve customer success
  
  
  

Education

• A minimum of 4+ years experience in product management or related technical role. 4 to 8 years of experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a Master degree, or a PhD or equivalent experience is required.
  
  
  

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 laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

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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 off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.

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