Job Summary: 

For the Dev/Test space, the role will drive how Dev/Test in a cloud/hybrid cloud will enable various workloads to accelerate time to money or resource savings. This will require connection with various working verticals and have broad applicability to the different products in the NetApp portfolio. 

As a Product Manager you develop and manage product marketing programs to ensure continuity in product offerings. You develop and implement marketing strategies to respond to changing and /or competitive environments which may include product positioning, pricing strategies, and overall product positioning. A strong understanding of NetApp's Product and Service offerings, relationship management skills, and experience marketing in a high-technology, dynamic environment is crucial to your success. As the most senior professional in the Product Management group and a subject matter expert, you will utilize your strong product marketing background and related experience to positively contribute to the department's goals and vision. 

Essential Functions: 

As a Product Manager you are part of a dynamic team that delivers value to the NetApp organization and supports sales and revenue generation goals. The team is tasked to: 

- Develop business plans and product positioning in the marketplace including pricing strategies, product specifications, catalogues, sell-sheets, training aids, web presence and promotional events. 
- Identify local marketing opportunities to drive awareness of NetApp solutions. 
- Develop marketing programs in collaboration with sales, sales support, product development and other cross-functional teams to ensure continuity in product offerings. 
- Establish, enhance or distinguish product placement within the competitive arena. 
- Create lead generation programs to support sales growth. 
- Identify local marketing opportunities to drive awareness of NetApp solutions. 
- Track general business indicators, including market share, and competitor's marketing and sales program activities. 
- Communicate and implement product promotions. 
- Provide on-going management of the product marketing programs, contracts and agreements. 
- Identify and maintain relationships with product partners, third party vendors, etc. 
- Provide mentorship and support to more junior members in the department

 

Requirements: 

- Excellent verbal and written communications skills; presentation, customer service, business, and negotiation skills. 
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and lead cross functional teams. 
- Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas. 
- Marketing experience in the technology industry. 
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities. 
- Excellent understanding of NetApp's products and services technologies/concepts in a distributed environment. 

Responsibility: 

- The tasks this individual is responsible for are often unstructured, have wide implications and there are multiple outcomes. 
- This individual will apply broad expertise or unique technical/industry knowledge in solving problems that are unique and extremely complex given time, budget and resource constraints. 
- Demonstrate leadership and vision in determining and driving strategy decisions. 

Interaction: 

- This individual must work effectively with Staff to Vice President level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties. 
- Limited supervision is provided, as this individual can operate, drive results. 
- The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert in containers. 
- To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through leadership and influencing multiple individuals and groups, often without direct or implied authority. 
- Often acts as mentor or facilitator.

Education & Experience: 

- A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree is required, or equivalent experience, MBA is preferred. 
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience. 
- Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.