Product Manager (Data Protection)
NetApp
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
The Data Services team at NetApp helps customers protect and govern their data wherever it lives. We are responsible for driving preference for our primary storage platforms through a consolidated set of data protection and governance offerings.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management with a basic understanding of Data Protection market, and is expected to work closely with enterprise storage, cloud storage, product marketing and customers to define the vision and roadmap for the space, and to be excellent at driving planning and execution for these broad areas.
Job Requirements
• Experience in product management is required.
• Drive product strategy, roadmap planning and execution for the backup and recovery
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development, launch and go-to-market strategies.
• Build simple but usable products that delight our users and buyer personas alike.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align product strategy with business objectives and contribute to the company's overall growth and success.
• Strong leadership skills – demonstrated ability to lead from the front.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of delivering revenue-driven product launches.
• Customer obsession – demonstrated building a strong understanding of customer problems and building capabilities that help resolve their pain points.
• If you are a highly motivated and experienced product management leader who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and driving our company's success.
Job Responsibilities:
• Work closely with top customers to understand their needs
• Drive product strategy, roadmap planning and execution for the backup and recovery
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development, launch and go-to-market strategies.
• Build simple but usable products that delight our users and buyer personas alike.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align product strategy with business objectives and contribute to the company's overall growth and 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.
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.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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