Senior Manager - Consulting

Nutanix; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutanix in Pune, India, is seeking a Senior Manager - Consulting to lead the Customer Success Consulting team in a hybrid role, with on-site work a few days per week and travel about 15% to client sites. You will guide architectural strategies and act as a trusted advisor on Nutanix and VMware technologies.

The role reports to the Director of Professional Services and emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and customer-centric outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of virtualization consulting experience, with VMware and Nutanix expertise.
• At least 3 years of experience managing technical teams and fostering collaboration.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of consultants to achieve customer outcomes and project deliverables.
• Administer Nutanix and VMware environments, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Develop architectural strategies with architecture and engineering teams.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients on best practices for Nutanix and VMware.
• Drive project management and deliver detailed performance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

VMware

Nutanix

Leadership

Project management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform

VMware ESXi

Job description

Professional ServicesPune,IndiaReq.Num.: N2397

Are you a customer-focused, ambitious, and driven virtualization consultant with a strong background in managing technical teams and fostering client relationships? If so, you'll have the opportunity to join Nutanix's Customer Success team as a Senior Manager - Consulting, where you'll leverage your expertise in VMware and Nutanix technologies to make a significant impact on customer outcomes while leading a dedicated team in a collaborative and supportive hybrid work environment.

About the Team

The Senior Manager - Consulting will join the Nutanix Customer Success team, based in Pune, India. This dynamic team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer support and technical expertise, ensuring clients achieve their desired outcomes using Nutanix solutions. The culture within the team fosters collaboration and innovation, encouraging members to share insights and grow in a supportive environment. The mission of Nutanix Customer Success is to empower customers with trusted resources and expert guidance, making their experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure solutions seamless and effective.

You will report to the Director of Professional Services, known for a hands-on leadership style that emphasizes mentorship and open communication. The manager cultivates an environment that encourages team members to take initiative and think independently while providing guidance when necessary. This position is hybrid, requiring the hire to work on-site in the office a few days each week, allowing for a balance of remote and in-person collaboration.

This role may involve approximately 15% travel, allowing for opportunities to engage directly with clients and support their needs on-site. Travel will primarily focus on key project deliverables and customer engagements, ensuring that the Senior Manager can effectively address client requirements.

Your Role

• Lead and manage a team of Consultants and Senior Consultants to achieve customer outcomes and project deliverables.
• Administer and support Nutanix and VMware environments, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting support.
• Develop architectural strategies in collaboration with architecture and engineering teams to enhance customer benefits.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering insights on best practices for Nutanix and VMware technologies.
• Drive effective project management, ensuring customer satisfaction through a customer-centric approach.
• Generate growth plans based on customer trends and deliver detailed performance reports to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, education, and professional development within the team.
• Achieve defined first-year objectives focusing on team performance, customer engagement, and successful project completion.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in virtualization consulting, with strong VMware and Nutanix expertise.
• At least 3 years of experience in managing technical teams and fostering collaborative environments.
• Deep understanding of VMware ESX, data center virtualization, and related technologies.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and administering Nutanix/VMware environments.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills to engage with customers effectively.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems (MIS) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform and relevant certifications (NCP, VCAP/VCIX-DCV) are advantageous.
• Ability to drive project management initiatives while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affiliated employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail] .