Technical Product Manager Hardware and Sustainability

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Hardware and Sustainability Product Manager to develop product strategies and lead ESG initiatives. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and reduce environmental impact, making it ideal for candidates passionate about sustainability.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

PTO

Incentives

Stock Options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in product management with hardware products.
• Knowledge of server, networking, and storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate product/market requirements through research.
• Translate sustainability market needs into innovative technologies.
• Develop and execute programs to reduce carbon footprint.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Communication

Influence

Education

Bachelor's 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 has experience managing hardware designs in large enterprise companies and 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 a compelling product strategy in a rapidly growing segment.

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. Our near-term GHG reduction targets are validated by the SBTi. If you're committed to positive change, data-driven sustainability, and stakeholder influence, 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 functionality and sustainability requirements into business language.
• Gain experience in 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 on sustainability metrics, ensuring compliance with standards like ESG, GRI, CDP, and UN SDGs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to embed sustainable practices into business processes.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts across operations and supply chains.
• Engage and educate stakeholders on sustainability policies and practices.
• Stay updated on sustainability trends, innovations, and legal requirements.
• Build partnerships with external organizations to enhance sustainability initiatives.

Job Requirements

Technical & Industry Skills:

• Minimum 3+ years in product management, with experience in hardware products.
• Knowledge of server, networking, and storage technologies relevant to data centers.
• Understanding of backup and disaster recovery architectures for SAN and NAS.
• Willingness to handle technical issues reported by customers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and LCA.
• Basic understanding of sustainable supply chains, circular economy, and renewable energy strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Tableau, Salesforce, Jira.
• Hands-on experience provisioning storage devices.
• Deep knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, DPUs, PCIe, NVMe, SSDs.
• Ability to solve ambiguous problems with attention to detail.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and certifications like ISO 14001, B Corp, LEED, GRI, Energy Star.
• Over 3 years in sustainability management, CSR, or environmental compliance.

Travel requirements: 15% to 25% of 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 more. We promote a hybrid working environment.

Equal Opportunity & Why NetApp?

NetApp is committed to EEO and diversity. We help customers turn challenges into opportunities, fostering innovation and work-life balance. Our programs support community involvement, health, education, and financial planning. Join us to build knowledge and solve significant problems.