Job Description

About NetApp

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. What is your great idea?

"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO

Job Summary

The ONTAP Platform Team at NetApp helps build our foundational data solutions across on-prem and cloud. This role is focused on the software aspect of NetApp\'s ONTAP storage operating system.

As a Product Manager on the ONTAP Platform Team, you will be managing a portfolio of ONTAP features and responsible for their entire lifecycle management. This role requires a broad understanding of the enterprise storage industry landscape as well as the technology ecosystem.

If you love a challenging, dynamic, fun and exciting workplace environment and a job that offers you tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth, this job is for you.

Essential Functions

• Develop product roadmaps, feature definition, and requirements for foundational software data storage solutions
• Work with product managers from across the company to create MRDs and PRDs
• Synthesize input from various stakeholders, such as field, customers, various product managers across the company, global services, engineering and senior management into a cohesive product strategy
• Use business acumen and knowledge of the enterprise storage market to make difficult feature and business trade-offs
• Partner with engineering to drive these features through various phases of the release execution
• Work with the UX team in defining requirements for user interface design
• Work with a cross functional group within the company that includes other BU Product Managers, Technical Marketing, Engineering, and Product Marketing to ensure the successful execution of projects and product/solution rollout
• Establish, enhance, or distinguish product placement within the competitive arena
• Track general business indicators and product KPIs
• Compare with competitive offerings to guide sales as well as drive product requirements
• Work with Technical and Product Marketing to create field training & customer facing sales collateral

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with:

• The enterprise data storage industry and hybrid cloud solutions from a software perspective
• NAS and SAN protocols, file systems, and related workloads
• Networking experience (is a plus)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and lead cross functional teams
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of ambiguity, set priorities, & obtain buy-in from cross functional groups
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Product management experience in the technology industry
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
• Preferably understand NetApp\'s products and services technologies/concepts

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of product management or related experience is required
• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is required. MBA is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects

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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 expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite 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. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.

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