Principal Product Manager (Cloud Business Entrepreneurship)

Position Overview

NetApp is looking for a Principal Product Manager to join the cloud storage and services product management team. In this role you will drive the development of innovative cloud storage products and solutions—from ideation to launch—and collaborate with engineering, sales, customer success, professional services, and other stakeholders to deliver customer‑focused offerings. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of building new cloud businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the development of new offerings from ideation to launch by collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead initiatives to integrate new workloads into NetApp’s first‑party cloud storage portfolio and accelerate migration from on‑premises and other cloud services.

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on technical expertise with the ability to confidently demonstrate products and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the aptitude to present complex technical information clearly.
• Strong analytical skills to gather, organize, and interpret customer and partner data for product insights.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and translate abstract ideas into concrete product features.
• Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate teams around a clear and compelling product vision.
• 10‑12+ years of industry experience in software product management, preferably in infrastructure or systems software.
• A 4‑year BA/BS in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in building SaaS products or fully managed services from scratch.
• Solid understanding of public cloud storage services (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) and data management fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of how cloud marketplaces operate and strategies to monetize products and services.
• Familiarity with modern compute paradigms including Kubernetes, containers, and micro VMs.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA degree is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Target salary range of 207,400 - 309,100 USD, determined by factors such as location, qualifications, and experience, paired with a competitive overall package.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement/Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various leave options, Performance‑Based Incentives, and employee stock programs (including RSU’s), all subject to regional variations.
• Hybrid working environment with both in‑office and remote expectations.
• Work‑life balance initiatives including a 40‑hour paid volunteer time off program, educational assistance, legal services, and various financial savings programs.