Technical Product Manager - CloudCheckr (Remote)

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Spot is a fast-paced startup that operates within NetApp and enjoys all perks & benefits of a large-scale organization while maintaining the startup culture, mentality, and pace. By continuously optimizing cloud infrastructure to always be highly available and for the lowest possible cost, we revolutionize the way businesses manage their cloud. With the recent acquisition of CloudCheckr, Spot by Netapp's footprint now extends into pure-play cloud management by adding cloud billing analytics and cost management capability. This is an incredible chance to get in on the ground floor of an exciting high growth business unit, which combines the best of a startup environment with the resources of a public company.

The role of a Senior Technical Product Manager at CloudCheckr is to improve, influence and own the roadmap for the products and features they are responsible for. You will be responsible for meeting customers, partners and vendors to identify the viability and profitability of a new feature, implementation or integration. You will present to stakeholders, both internal and external, our vision, roadmap and specific features/functionality that we are developing. As a Senior Product Manager, you will translate the roadmap into actionable goals for technical teams working on your product. This includes defining the features, acceptance criteria, goals and near constant interaction with your team.

Job Duties:• Work closely with engineering and business teams to create strategies and solutions to increase the profitability of the product• Meet with customers, vendors and partners to evaluate their needs and requests for changes to your product.• Maintain a healthy understanding of industry direction using market research for your product.• Develop a GTM strategy, revenue projection, COGS projection, and a competitive analysis when considering a new large feature or implementation.• Fully develop and maintain a product roadmap for the product you are managing.• Develop epic level requirements, goals, acceptance criteria while also iterating these items with the help of your technical team.• Prioritize and maintain a healthy backlog for team grooming and sprint assignment.• Participate in all Agile ceremonies such as standup, grooming, planning and demo meetings to ensure product vision is properly conveyed to the team while answering any questions.• Mentor and guide junior members Product Managers.• Eliminate blocking items from stakeholders where applicable.• Travel to events across the US to learn more about industry trends and new competitor features.• Performs other related duties as required & assigned

Expectations:• An excitement for the IaaS 'Cloud' industry including new innovations and use cases• A willingness to be the captain of your own ship, leading by example and having full ownership of your product• Software development and SDLC should intrigue you• Ability to say No and explain why - this is important!• Ability to 'sell' your product at a moment's notice to an internal team member or prospect• Drive innovation, serve our employees, treat everyone fairly and respectfully• Enable and embrace change

Qualifications:• Experience utilizing a ticketing system such as JIRA or ServiceNow• 5+ years of analyzing customer requests and transforming them into requirements• 5+ years in an existing Product role within an organization• 3+ years of building GTM strategies and analyzing business needs• 4+ years of experience with Agile software development and participation in all ceremonies• 1+ year of IaaS "Cloud" experience either in use or in research and understanding• An ability to understand technical terms in regards to web development and data management• Proficient in public speaking and client relations• Willingness to travel for ~1 week every other month within the US• Excellent interpersonal skills & an ability to build strong relationships• Highly motivated, collaborative & possessing an entrepreneurial mindset• Strong written & verbal communication skills• Flexible, agile & open minded with a positive attitude• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task & adhere to deadlines• Ability to work well under moderate supervision• Proficient in MS Office

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Job Summary

Manages strategic and business decisions related to product or product group creation, development, positioning and marketing.

Job Requirements

• Developing business case, business plan, product definition and specifications, product launch and life cycle management activities.
• Monitoring problem areas; defining or approving planned product enhancements.
• Participating in quality assessment and improvement processes.
• Gathering marketplace requirements and setting direction for future product evolution.

Education

IC - Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

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. This role could be eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), Company bonus, and Employee stock purchase plan *. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors such as location, qualifications, certifications, relevant work experience and other factors, consistent with applicable law.

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