The NetApp BlueXP platform team is responsible for building and leading the industry's "best-in-class" management platform. We have a unique opportunity to execute on our "Unified Fabric" within the Product Management team at NetApp. The BlueXP platform team works closely with On-Prem, Cloud File Services, and Data Service product and engineering teams, along with GTM teams such as Solution Architects, Product Marketing, Sales, Partners, and Data Analytics. 

As a Senior Product Manager in the Platform product team, you will define and evolve our end-to-end vision, strategy, and execution by leading a core team of engineers and designers to build for our expansive customer base. We’re looking for someone who can partner and collaborate across various internal teams, a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of our customers and cloud technologies, such as Software as a Service, containerization, high availability, and elastic scaling, with a strong understanding of enterprise storage and hybrid cloud IT infrastructure concepts. 
 

•    Engage with internal product & cloud services to understand use cases & scale of operations to drive requirements for BlueXP platform.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support, to gather requirements, communicate plans, and ensure alignment. Act as a liaison between different teams and manage expectations.
•    Work closely with platform & cloud service architects to drive alignment on the overall platform architecture, supported integrations and data flows.
•    Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and guide the development process.

Technical Skills:
•    Experience driving product vision, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions.
•    Experience building enterprise cloud services or platforms
•    A strong understanding of technology, software development processes, and platform architecture is crucial. Familiarity with APIs, data management, cloud computing, and security concepts is beneficial.
•    Strong understanding of cloud services and hybrid cloud uses cases of enterprise customers.
•    Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Customer Support or Marketing.
•    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and address challenges and find innovative solutions. Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions in complex and dynamic environments.
•    Understanding of business models, market dynamics, and customer needs. Ability to identify monetization opportunities, drive revenue growth, and make sound business decisions.
•    The ability to think strategically and align the platform's vision and roadmap with the overall business objectives. Identify market opportunities, anticipate industry trends, and make informed decisions to drive platform growth.

•    A minimum of 8+ year’s of experience in product management or related technical role and 5+ years of experience in Cloud Technologies is preferred. 
•    A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a Master’s degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.