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Director, Product Mgmt
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States; Wichita, Kansas, United States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States; Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Job category: Cloud Job ID: 136139-en_US
Job Summary
NetApp’s Cloud Storage & Services group is seeking an experienced Director of Product Management to lead the Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) product line.
Cloud Volumes ONTAP is NetApp’s flagship cloud data management platform, delivering advanced storage management, data protection, and cost optimization for workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
In this role, you will define and drive the vision, strategy, and business plans that position CVO as the leader in cloud storage and data management, directly impacting NetApp’s hybrid and multi-cloud portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a customer-centric product vision and strategy for Cloud Volumes ONTAP, aligning with NetApp’s overall business objectives and cloud-first initiatives.
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of CVO, including product planning, roadmap development, and execution in collaboration with engineering, marketing, and partner teams.
- Define and prioritize technical requirements, driving the development of innovative storage and data management features for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Work directly with leading cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) to ensure product integration and ongoing joint success.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, adoption, and customer satisfaction.
- Utilize customer feedback, usage data, and market analysis to identify areas for improvement and inform product decisions.
- Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to effectively position CVO offerings and accelerate growth.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a geographically dispersed team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, outbound product management, marketing, and corporate strategy leaders.
- Promote and evangelize CVO’s value proposition to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders through product documentation, launch materials, and go-to-market support.
- Champion the use of analytics and automation to simplify management and empower users across hybrid multi-cloud deployments.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of product management experience in B2B cloud technology and storage businesses, with a proven track record of delivering technology products from concept through launch and growth.
Strong leadership skills with at least 5 years in leading and scaling high-performing product teams across geographies.
- Demonstrated strategic experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and storage technologies, including IaaS/PaaS products.
- Hands-on expertise with NetApp ONTAP and deep understanding of cloud storage architectures.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects involving diverse customers and stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills; able to influence and build strong connections with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset, proficient in leveraging data, market insights, and quantitative analysis to drive product strategy and decisions.
- Customer-focused, with a demonstrated ability to build products that resolve pain points and deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a bias for action and ownership mentality.
Education
- BSc or Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field; or Equivalent work experience.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 227,800 - 338,800 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
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 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 You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
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