Technical Product Manager Hardware and Sustainability

NetApp; Calgary; Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Technical Hardware and Sustainability Product Manager. The role involves managing hardware designs, developing sustainability strategies, and collaborating with various teams to drive product success. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management and sustainability initiatives, with a commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

PTO

Incentives

Stock Options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in product management, with experience in hardware products.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting, and lifecycle assessments.

Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and evaluate product/market requirements through research.
• Develop and execute programs to reduce carbon footprint and waste.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate sustainability into business processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

Tableau

Salesforce

Jira

Job description

Job Summary

NetApp is seeking a Technical Hardware and Sustainability Product Manager to join our product management team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing hardware designs in large enterprise settings, working collaboratively with global R&D teams. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management and involves working closely with Product leadership, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainability, and Support teams to develop compelling product strategies in a rapidly growing segment of NetApp’s portfolio.

Additionally, we are looking for a strategic and passionate Sustainability Product Manager to lead our ESG initiatives. Responsibilities include developing sustainability strategies, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. NetApp’s GHG reduction targets are validated by SBTi. If you are committed to sustainability, data-driven, and influential with stakeholders, this is an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and evaluate product/market requirements through research and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate sustainability market needs into innovative technologies.
• Define product vision, strategy, and lifecycle plans.
• Provide business insights through analytics and market research.
• Translate system and sustainability requirements into business language.
• Gain knowledge of global sustainability strategies and provide insights to corporate leaders.
• Develop and execute programs to reduce carbon footprint, waste, and resource consumption.
• Understand hardware components' influence on power consumption and develop sustainability metrics reporting.
• Monitor, measure, and report sustainability metrics in compliance with standards like ESG, GRI, CDP, and UN SDGs.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate sustainability into business processes.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts across operations and supply chain.
• Engage and educate stakeholders on sustainability policies and practices.
• Stay updated on sustainability trends, regulations, and innovations.
• Build partnerships with external organizations to advance sustainability initiatives.

Job Requirements

Technical & Industry Skills:

• Minimum 3+ years in product management, with experience in hardware products.
• Knowledge of server, networking, storage technologies, and related standards.
• Experience with backup/disaster recovery architectures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational skills, and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Excellent communication and influence skills across organizational levels.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting, and lifecycle assessments.
• Basic understanding of sustainable supply chains, circular economy, and renewable energy.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Tableau, Salesforce, Jira.
• Knowledge of storage provisioning, CPU/GPU/SSD technologies.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and certifications like ISO 14001, LEED, GRI, Energy Star.
• 3+ years in sustainability management or CSR.

Travel requirements: 15-25% travel expected.

Education & Compensation

The target salary range is $127,500 - $189,200, depending on location, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, incentives, stock options, and regional variations apply.

NetApp supports a hybrid work environment, combining in-office and remote work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.