Technical Product Manager Hardware and Sustainability

Company: NetApp
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Job SummaryNetApp is seeking a Technical Hardware and Sustainability Product Manager to join our product management team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing hardware designs in large enterprise environments and working collaboratively with global R&D teams. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management and involves working closely with Product leadership, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainability, and Support teams to develop compelling product strategies within the fastest-growing segment of NetApp's portfolio.Additionally, we are looking for a strategic and passionate Sustainability Product Manager to lead our ESG initiatives. Responsibilities include developing sustainability strategies, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and sustainability goals. NetApp's GHG reduction targets are validated by the SBTi. If you are committed to making positive change, data-driven in your approach, and capable of influencing stakeholders, this is an excellent opportunity.Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and evaluate product/market requirements through research, customer visits, industry events, and analyst relationships.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate sustainability market requirements into innovative technologies and work with support to deliver solutions quickly.
• Define product vision, strategy, and business plans, including roadmaps and lifecycle processes.
• Provide insights through analytics and market research in collaboration with Product and Procurement teams.
• Translate system functionality and sustainability requirements into business language.
• Gain experience in global sustainability strategies and provide insights to corporate leaders.
• Develop and execute programs to reduce carbon footprint, waste, and resource consumption.
• Understand hardware components' influence on power consumption and develop sustainability metrics reporting.
• Monitor, measure, and report sustainability metrics aligned with standards like ESG, GRI, CDP, and UN SDGs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainable practices into business processes.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts across operations and supply chain.
• Engage and educate employees, suppliers, and stakeholders on sustainability policies.
• Stay updated on sustainability trends, innovations, and legal requirements.
• Develop partnerships with external organizations to enhance sustainability initiatives.Job RequirementsTechnical & Industry Skills:

• Minimum 3+ years in product management, with hardware experience.
• Experience with server, networking, and storage technologies relevant to data centers.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery architectures for SAN and NAS.
• Willingness to handle technical issues and work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting, and lifecycle assessments.
• Basic understanding of sustainable supply chains and renewable energy strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Tableau, Salesforce, Jira.
  • Hands-on storage provisioning experience.
  • Deep knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, DPU, PCIe, NVMe, SSDs.
  • Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or related; MBA preferred.
  • Familiarity with environmental regulations and certifications.
  • 3+ years in sustainability management or CSR.Travel requirements: 15% to 25% of travel expected.Education & CompensationTarget salary: $127,500 - $189,200 USD, based on location, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, incentives, stock options, and more. We support a hybrid working environment.Equal Opportunity EmployerNetApp is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination.Why NetApp?We help customers turn challenges into opportunities, foster innovation, and promote work-life balance through various programs and benefits. Join us to build knowledge and solve big problems.
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