NetApp
Sr. Product Manager- Storage Media
NetApp, San Jose, California, United States, 95123
About NetApp
Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas.Job SummaryNetApp is looking for a Product Manager to join the product management team, who has successfully managed the storage media portfolio in storage companies. He/she has a track record of working in highly effective product management teams and working collaboratively with global R&D.This is an individual role reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management, he/she will work closely with the company Product leadership teams, Sales, TME, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and Support teams and more importantly with all our media suppliers to execute a compelling product strategy working and owning the media strategy across the NetApp portfolio!This role is focused on an evolving market bridging the gap between spinning media and high performance flash media and following technology trends.Job ResponsibilitiesManage pricing and work with supply chain and procurement and vendor partners to improve margins and/or reduce costs.Document requirements in a Marketing Requirements Document (MRD) and Product Requirements Document (PRD) and drive those with engineering to execution.Gather, validate, and evaluate product/market requirements through market and customer research, competitive and product research involving customer visits, advisory councils, industry events, analyst relationships, etc.Own and drive the quarterly business/technical reviews with our media suppliers from a Product management perspective.Provide insights to the business through analytics and market research in collaboration with Product and Technical Marketing and the Procurement teams.Define key performance indicators and develop metrics to measure the business and customer trends. Provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders on progress and achievements.Stay up to date with relevant regulations, standards, and certifications, ensuring that our products comply with industry best practices and meet the necessary requirements.Continuously explore emerging technologies, industry trends, and market opportunities to identify innovative solutions and drive product enhancements.Coordinate with engineering and the field to facilitate BETA testing activities with end users/testers.Collaborate with R&D to translate market requirements into innovative new technology and with support to deliver solutions that have fast time-to-value and accelerate time-to-revenue.Execute product vision, direction, and business plans, including product plans/roadmaps, product evolution and product lifecycle process.Influence pricing and cross functional requirements (sales, channels, services and marketing) to bring offer(s) to market for on-premises and cloud deployments.Lead technical responses to customer (internal and external) requests, including customer RFIs and RFQs and specification gap analyses.Requirements10+ years in product management.Experience in hardware product management.Deep expert knowledge in media technology around SAS, NL-SAS, Flash, NVMe, NAND, Solid State Drives (SSDs) Shelves, PCI, FIPS, etc for client, data center and enterprise storage markets.Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary.Problem-solving and organizational skills.Ability to work well autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy for our technology products with our media vendors, ensuring alignment with our organization's overall sustainability objectives.Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.Experience working with teams across geographies and business units.Excellent listening, oral, and written communication/presentation skills with strong ability to influence people at all levels and in various functions.BA/BS required, in Computer Science or related technical degree preferred.Preferred requirementsKnowledge with backup and disaster recovery architectures for SAN and NAS environments.Experience with Tableau, SalesForce.Experience in JIRA.Knowledge around CPUs, GPUs and DPUs.MBA.Travel requirements15% to 25% of travel will be required.Equal Opportunity EmployerNetApp 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?In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.
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Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas.Job SummaryNetApp is looking for a Product Manager to join the product management team, who has successfully managed the storage media portfolio in storage companies. He/she has a track record of working in highly effective product management teams and working collaboratively with global R&D.This is an individual role reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management, he/she will work closely with the company Product leadership teams, Sales, TME, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and Support teams and more importantly with all our media suppliers to execute a compelling product strategy working and owning the media strategy across the NetApp portfolio!This role is focused on an evolving market bridging the gap between spinning media and high performance flash media and following technology trends.Job ResponsibilitiesManage pricing and work with supply chain and procurement and vendor partners to improve margins and/or reduce costs.Document requirements in a Marketing Requirements Document (MRD) and Product Requirements Document (PRD) and drive those with engineering to execution.Gather, validate, and evaluate product/market requirements through market and customer research, competitive and product research involving customer visits, advisory councils, industry events, analyst relationships, etc.Own and drive the quarterly business/technical reviews with our media suppliers from a Product management perspective.Provide insights to the business through analytics and market research in collaboration with Product and Technical Marketing and the Procurement teams.Define key performance indicators and develop metrics to measure the business and customer trends. Provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders on progress and achievements.Stay up to date with relevant regulations, standards, and certifications, ensuring that our products comply with industry best practices and meet the necessary requirements.Continuously explore emerging technologies, industry trends, and market opportunities to identify innovative solutions and drive product enhancements.Coordinate with engineering and the field to facilitate BETA testing activities with end users/testers.Collaborate with R&D to translate market requirements into innovative new technology and with support to deliver solutions that have fast time-to-value and accelerate time-to-revenue.Execute product vision, direction, and business plans, including product plans/roadmaps, product evolution and product lifecycle process.Influence pricing and cross functional requirements (sales, channels, services and marketing) to bring offer(s) to market for on-premises and cloud deployments.Lead technical responses to customer (internal and external) requests, including customer RFIs and RFQs and specification gap analyses.Requirements10+ years in product management.Experience in hardware product management.Deep expert knowledge in media technology around SAS, NL-SAS, Flash, NVMe, NAND, Solid State Drives (SSDs) Shelves, PCI, FIPS, etc for client, data center and enterprise storage markets.Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary.Problem-solving and organizational skills.Ability to work well autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy for our technology products with our media vendors, ensuring alignment with our organization's overall sustainability objectives.Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.Experience working with teams across geographies and business units.Excellent listening, oral, and written communication/presentation skills with strong ability to influence people at all levels and in various functions.BA/BS required, in Computer Science or related technical degree preferred.Preferred requirementsKnowledge with backup and disaster recovery architectures for SAN and NAS environments.Experience with Tableau, SalesForce.Experience in JIRA.Knowledge around CPUs, GPUs and DPUs.MBA.Travel requirements15% to 25% of travel will be required.Equal Opportunity EmployerNetApp 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?In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.
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