Director, Product Mgmt

NetApp, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 228,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement/Pension plans

Job summary

NetApp, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Product Management to lead the Cloud Volumes ONTAP product line. You will define the vision, strategy, and business plans to position CVO as a leader in cloud storage and data management across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

You will partner with engineering, marketing, and cloud providers to drive end-to-end lifecycle, set KPIs, and translate customer insights into market-leading features. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in B2B cloud product management with launch experience.
• Strong leadership of geographically dispersed PM teams across geographies.
• Cloud platforms experience (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and storage technologies.
• Hands-on with NetApp ONTAP and cloud storage architectures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a customer-centric product vision and strategy for Cloud Volumes ONTAP.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of CVO, including roadmap and execution with engineering, marketing, and partner teams.
• Define and prioritize technical requirements for hybrid/multi-cloud storage features.
• Collaborate with cloud providers (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) for integration and joint success.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure product success and customer satisfaction.
• Leverage customer feedback and market analysis to inform product decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to accelerate growth.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed PM team.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, outbound product management, marketing, and strategy.
• Promote CVO value through documentation and GTM support.
• Champion analytics/automation to simplify management for users.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GC)

Product strategy

ONTAP/storage architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Bias for action

Education

BSc or MSc in engineering/CS/related

Tools

ONTAP

Cloud APIs

Job description

Job Summary

NetApp's Cloud Storage & Services group is seeking an experienced Director of Product Management to lead the Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) product line.

Cloud Volumes ONTAP is NetApp's flagship cloud data management platform, delivering advanced storage management, data protection, and cost optimization for workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

In this role, you will define and drive the vision, strategy, and business plans that position CVO as the leader in cloud storage and data management, directly impacting NetApp's hybrid and multi-cloud portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a customer-centric product vision and strategy for Cloud Volumes ONTAP, aligning with NetApp's overall business objectives and cloud-first initiatives.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of CVO, including product planning, roadmap development, and execution in collaboration with engineering, marketing, and partner teams.
• Define and prioritize technical requirements, driving the development of innovative storage and data management features for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Work directly with leading cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) to ensure product integration and ongoing joint success.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, adoption, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize customer feedback, usage data, and market analysis to identify areas for improvement and inform product decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to effectively position CVO offerings and accelerate growth.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a geographically dispersed team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, outbound product management, marketing, and corporate strategy leaders.
• Promote and evangelize CVO’s value proposition to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders through product documentation, launch materials, and go-to-market support.
• Champion the use of analytics and automation to simplify management and empower users across hybrid multi-cloud deployments.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience in B2B cloud technology and storage businesses, with a proven track record of delivering technology products from concept through launch and growth.
  Strong leadership skills with at least 5 years in leading and scaling high-performing product teams across geographies.
• Demonstrated strategic experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and storage technologies, including IaaS/PaaS products.
• Hands-on expertise with NetApp ONTAP and deep understanding of cloud storage architectures.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects involving diverse customers and stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills; able to influence and build strong connections with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, proficient in leveraging data, market insights, and quantitative analysis to drive product strategy and decisions.
• Customer-focused, with a demonstrated ability to build products that resolve pain points and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a bias for action and ownership mentality.

Education

• BSc or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field; or Equivalent work experience.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 227,800 - 338,800 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support rather than replace human decision-making.