Sr. Product Manager- FlexPod

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Job Summary

NetApp is seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle of FlexPod, our converged infrastructure solution co-engineered with Cisco. This role demands deep expertise in CI / HCI, virtualization, containerization, AI workloads, and the Cisco-NetApp technology stack.

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You will drive product vision, collaborate across engineering and partner teams, and deliver innovative solutions that support hybrid cloud, enterprise apps, and AI infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision
• Define and evolve the FlexPod roadmap in alignment with NetApp and Cisco strategic goals.
• Lead initiatives across infrastructure modernization, AI enablement, and secure workload deployment.
• Market & Competitive Analysis
• Analyze CI / HCI market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings.
• Identify opportunities to differentiate FlexPod in virtualization, containerization, and AI use cases.
• Product Development & Lifecycle
• Partner with engineering, design, and partner teams to deliver new FlexPod capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration of NetApp storage, Cisco UCS compute, and Cisco Nexus switching / fabric interconnects.
• Performance & Adoption
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to refine roadmap and prioritize features.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary liaison between product management, sales, marketing, and partner teams.
• Represent FlexPod in internal reviews, partner workshops, and customer briefings.
• Documentation & Enablement
• Develop and maintain product documentation, including use cases, technical specs, and GTM collateral.
• Support enablement efforts for field teams and partners through training and content creation.

Job Requirements

Compensation :

The target salary range for this position is 183,600 - 272,800 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 (PTO), 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 NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

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