Job Description

The NetApp Product Marketing group seeks a Program Manager for Product Marketing Manager with strong written/oral communication skills and great project management skills. The ideal candidate will contribute to the successful launches of new products into the market (go-to-market; GTM) for NetApp. Working with other Product Marketing Managers (PMMs) and leaders, this position will help implement launch plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, including corporate marketing (e.g., digital, creative, AR, PR, campaigns, etc.), and coordinate efforts to ensure product/portfolio launch success.

Job Requirements

• Co-develop, execute and implement product launch plans, assisting with go-to-market strategies and field activation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product marketing leadership, to ensure successful product launch and post-launch activities; ensure stakeholder communications for a predictable and understandable launch process;
• Strong project management skills; work with PMMs to ensure deliverables required for GTM activities in a timely and reportable way.
• Manage communication plans for all stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Create and manage budgets for product launches.
• Drive post-launch activities, including gathering executive and field feedback.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track launch performance and success; ensure learnings are incorporated into future launch plans and workflows; strong ability to understand data and develop metrics.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, product marketing, or marketing communications roles.
• Strong project management skills; experience in developing and executing successful project plans.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; graphics skills and/or advanced PowerPoint skills a plus.
• Proven ability to think and act strategically; see challenges and opportunities as they occur.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in managing budgets and analyzing market trends where product launches occur.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of continuously seeking new knowledge and actively exploring innovative solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or technical field and typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Degree may be replaced with additional years of related experience.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $135,000-155,000. 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.