Mgr, Solutions Engineering
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
As a Manager, Solutions Engineering, you lead and support a team of technology specialists, helping customers and partners leverage NetApp's Intelligent Data Infrastructure. You collaborate with IT architects and solutions specialists, positioning NetApp's technologies, services, and solutions to customers at different levels of responsibility. You adapt to your interlocutors, understanding their motives and motivational factors
This role is based in France, overseeing the Commercial District, managing a team of 8 individuals located across the country, with occasional business travel required.
Job Requirements
As a Manager, Solutions Engineering you will:
- Be part of the France Leadership Team
- Be an integral member of the Go-To-Market Leadership team
- Coach, motivate, develop your team, and define common goals
- Convince our customers of the value of NetApp Intelligent Data InfrastructurE
- Collaborate with our hyperscaler partners (AWS, Google, Microsoft) and co-manage the technical partnership.
- Be the contact person for our customers for matters relating to their digital cloud, application, and data centre transformation.
- Interact with our product management group and peers in other countries
- Be responsible for employee and team development
Your Profile
- Leadership Experience: Showcase your experience leading highly qualified IT teams and working with IT managers in large companies.
- Technology Knowledge: Emphasize your understanding of data management, all-flash storage arrays, cloud services, modern container-based software landscapes, and other relevant technologies.
- Problem-Solving and Technical Solutions: Highlight your ability to anticipate and identify problems and deliver technical solutions alongside internal teams.
- Adaptability and Innovation: Showcase your quick comprehension and inventiveness in addressing new trends and technologies, demonstrating your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and leverage emerging technologies.
- Customer and Partner Understanding: Highlight your deep understanding of your customer base and technology partners, showcasing your ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively.
- Team Management: Describe your experience in leading and managing high-performance teams, emphasizing your ability to motivate and inspire team members, foster collaboration, and drive results.
- Communication and Presentation Skills: Showcase your excellent interpersonal skills, including your ability to create and deliver client presentations and your secure communication at various levels, such as with customers, management, and employees.
- Business English & fluent French
Education
- A minimum of 8+ years of experience in the technology sector
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?
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.
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 favourite 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.
Submitting an application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.