Principal Product Manager

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: NetApp

Company Overview
NetApp empowers organizations to build intelligent data infrastructures that unify and optimize data across any environment. Enabling seamless access to any application and any data, anywhere — it’s a smarter, more efficient way to help data thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead product strategies that drive workload growth and enable customer self-service at scale.

  • Identify and expand opportunities across targeted verticals, such as Retail, Semiconductors, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, and Financial Services.

  • Create impactful technical marketing materials—including videos, blogs, and presentations—that highlight the value and performance of Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.

  • Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to shape the product roadmap based on market trends and user feedback.

  • Develop training and enablement programs for sales and technical pre-sales teams to improve customer engagement.

  • Partner directly with customers and channel partners to provide guidance, deployment best practices, and expert support.

  • Conduct ongoing competitive analysis and market research to inform strategy and discover new opportunities.

  • Represent NetApp at industry events, webinars, and conferences as a subject matter expert in enterprise workloads.


Required Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of experience in product management, technical marketing, or related roles in cloud, storage, or high-tech sectors.

  • Deep understanding of public cloud platforms, enterprise IT workloads, hybrid cloud migration strategies, and customer adoption cycles.

  • Proven ability to create and deliver compelling technical content for both executive and technical audiences.

  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills.

  • Willingness to travel as needed for customer and industry engagements.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with public cloud technologies and growth-focused product development processes.

  • Strong ability to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that support data-driven decision-making.

  • Familiarity with AI/ML, SDLC practices, cybersecurity protocols, and technologies aligned with enterprise cloud workloads.


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required.

  • Master’s degree in a technical discipline or business field is preferred.


Compensation & Benefits:
The expected salary range for this role is $197,540 – $294,030 USD, with final compensation determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and qualifications. NetApp offers a competitive total rewards package, which may include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability coverage

  • Retirement and/or pension plans

  • Paid time off and various leave policies

  • Performance-based bonuses and stock options (e.g., RSUs)

  • Employee stock purchase plans

  • Professional development resources

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by region and are subject to applicable laws and company policies.


Working at NetApp:
We embrace a hybrid work model that supports collaboration and flexibility. In-person expectations will be communicated during the recruitment process.


Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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