Sr. Technical Product Manager - CloudCheckr (Remote)

Company: NetApp
Location: Premium
Posted on: September 23, 2022

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 Spot is a fast-paced startup that operates within NetApp and enjoys all perks & benefits of a large-scale organization while maintaining the startup culture, mentality, and pace. By continuously optimizing cloud infrastructure to always be highly available and for the lowest possible cost, we revolutionize the way businesses manage their cloud. With the recent acquisition of CloudCheckr, Spot by Netapp's footprint now extends into pure-play cloud management by adding cloud billing analytics and cost management capability. This is an incredible chance to get in on the ground floor of an exciting high growth business unit, which combines the best of a startup environment with the resources of a public company. The role of a Senior Technical Product Manager at CloudCheckr is to improve, influence and own the roadmap for the products and features they are responsible for. You will be responsible for meeting customers, partners and vendors to identify the viability and profitability of a new feature, implementation or integration. You will present to stakeholders, both internal and external, our vision, roadmap and specific features/functionality that we are developing. As a Senior Product Manager, you will translate the roadmap into actionable goals for technical teams working on your product. This includes defining the features, acceptance criteria, goals and near constant interaction with your team. Job Duties: Work closely with engineering and business teams to create strategies and solutions to increase the profitability of the product
Meet with customers, vendors and partners to evaluate their needs and requests for changes to your product.
Maintain a healthy understanding of industry direction using market research for your product.
Develop a GTM strategy, revenue projection, COGS projection, and a competitive analysis when considering a new large feature or implementation.
Fully develop and maintain a product roadmap for the product you are managing.
Develop epic level requirements, goals, acceptance criteria while also iterating these items with the help of your technical team.
Prioritize and maintain a healthy backlog for team grooming and sprint assignment.
Participate in all Agile ceremonies such as standup, grooming, planning and demo meetings to ensure product vision is properly conveyed to the team while answering any questions.
Mentor and guide junior members Product Managers.
Eliminate blocking items from stakeholders where applicable.
Travel to events across the US to learn more about industry trends and new competitor features.
Performs other related duties as required & assigned Expectations: An excitement for the IaaS 'Cloud' industry including new innovations and use cases
A willingness to be the captain of your own ship, leading by example and having full ownership of your product
Software development and SDLC should intrigue you
Ability to say No and explain why - this is important!
Ability to 'sell' your product at a moment's notice to an internal team member or prospect
Drive innovation, serve our employees, treat everyone fairly and respectfully
Enable and embrace change Qualifications: Experience utilizing a ticketing system such as JIRA or ServiceNow
5+ years of analyzing customer requests and transforming them into requirements
5+ years in an existing Product role within an organization
3+ years of building GTM strategies and analyzing business needs
4+ years of experience with Agile software development and participation in all ceremonies
1+ year of IaaS "Cloud" experience either in use or in research and understanding
An ability to understand technical terms in regards to web development and data management
Proficient in public speaking and client relations
Willingness to travel for -1 week every other month within the US
Excellent interpersonal skills & an ability to build strong relationships
Highly motivated, collaborative & possessing an entrepreneurial mindset
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Flexible, agile & open minded with a positive attitude
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task & adhere to deadlines
Ability to work well under moderate supervision
Proficient in MS Office EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled Job Summary
Manages strategic and business decisions related to product or product group creation, development, positioning and marketing.
Job Requirements
Developing business case, business plan, product definition and specifications, product launch and life cycle management activities.
Monitoring problem areas; defining or approving planned product enhancements.
Participating in quality assessment and improvement processes.
Gathering marketplace requirements and setting direction for future product evolution.
Education
IC - Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Did you know---
Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you. 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. If the Company determines this role will be performed in Colorado, the starting salary for this position is 126,090 USD. This role could be eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), Company bonus, and Employee stock purchase plan *. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors such as location, qualifications, certifications, relevant work experience and other factors, consistent with applicable law. In accordance with NetApp's Policy, all U.S. employees of NetApp must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work at a Company location or remotely. If there is a reason preventing you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, you must request and be approved for one of the legally acceptable exemptions and reasonable accommodation must be established.

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