Product Development Manager – Daly City

Requirements

Must have:

– A minimum of 5 years of experience leading integrated hardware and software product strategies, including release management, field reliability feedback, and compliance readiness for enterprise clients, aligning organizational priorities with customer needs. – At least 3 years of experience managing multi-year product transformations for technical products, such as platform modernization, cloud or hyperscaler migrations, or shifts in pricing models, with a focus on operating-model design, OKRs, KPI governance, and alignment with executive stakeholders. – Proven experience working directly with hyperscalers to leverage co-marketing strategies and implement advanced AI/ML solutions. – Practical expertise in applying AI-based solutions to conduct user interviews, run experiments, simplify customer experiences, and define innovative monetization and growth strategies. – A minimum of 2 years of post-MBA experience in creating and executing long-term product strategies, preferably with an engineering background. – Proficient in overseeing and executing roadmap strategy and product delivery processes effectively. – Experience within the cloud storage and services industry is preferred. – Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to analyze product usage data and experimental results. Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Excel) and experience with statistical analysis and A/B testing frameworks is essential. – A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred, ideally alongside a STEM-focused MBA.

Responsibilities:

In this pivotal role, I expect you to thrive in a dynamic environment, think creatively, and navigate complexity and uncertainty with confidence. Your strong business acumen and communication prowess will be key as you analyze data to deliver data-driven recommendations. Collaborating with stakeholders to define critical business questions and devise effective solutions will be essential. You will lead the complete execution of product initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams—engineering, operations, marketing, sales, and customer success—to ensure the smooth rollout of new models, feature bundles, and market offers. Additionally, you will develop product enhancements and packaging options that elevate our customer value proposition and resonate with our target enterprise segments.

Company:

At NetApp, we are the intelligent data infrastructure company, transforming disruption into opportunity for our clients. Regardless of data type, workload, or environment, we empower our customers to discover and unlock new business opportunities. It all begins with our team members. If you want to be part of this mission, NetApp is the right place for you. Here, you can help bring new ideas to fruition, tackling each challenge with fresh perspectives. You won’t be alone in this endeavor; we value collaboration and partnership within our organization and beyond. We offer competitive compensation, which ranges from $154,700 to $231,000 USD, determined by your location, qualifications, and experience. Beyond salary, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package that may include health and life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, various leave options, performance-based incentives, an employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs). At NetApp, we foster a hybrid work environment to enhance connection, collaboration, and culture among all employees. While most roles will involve some level of in-office or in-person responsibilities, specific details will be provided during the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on various protected classifications. If you are passionate about helping us turn challenges into opportunities, we would love to hear from you!