Sr. Product Line Manager - HCX - Opportunity for Working Remotely

Company: VMware
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enables organizations to accelerate Application and Cloud transformation. A pioneer in the use of virtualization and policy-driven automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity by providing a consistent infrastructure, operations and developer experience. Organizations now have the freedom to build and deploy modern applications, from the data center to multiple cloud and edge environments. Migrate seamlessly between environments and ensure that all data and applications remain secure and protected in any cloud



NSX and HCX are key networking, security and migration technologies that help customers realize the full potential of a consistent Software-Defined Data Center infrastructure. The NSX platform brings greater agility to the network and security provisioning, while providing the flexibility to run on top of any underline infrastructure. VMware HCX is an application mobility platform that is designed for simplifying application migration, and workload rebalancing across data centers and clouds. If you want to be part of this exciting multi-cloud journey please join the PM team!



Job Description:



We are looking for a sr. product line manager who will help drive VMware HCX application mobility platform for the multi-cloud world that includes all VMware and Partner managed cloud offerings such as VMware Cloud on AWS, AVS, GCVE. As a senior member of the team, you will lead multiple initiatives from concept to launch in a unique and groundbreaking area that has a direct impact on the customer experience as well as the business' bottom line. This is a high visibility, high impact role with abundant opportunities for growth and innovation.



Responsibilities:



+ Engage with customers, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership to understand business needs and challenges



+ Understand the networking and application migrations market trends and leverage this knowledge to produce a leading edge product and solution offering.



+ Collaborate with other product teams in VMware in building differentiating and unique solutions.



+ Identify a variety of customer needs and use this information to define user personas, user stories, use cases, and product requirements for product features and solutions.



+ Participate in the product feature planning process; ensure that the product features meet the requirements of customers and the marketplace.



+ Prioritize product features in a complex technical and business context



+ Define GTM for the solutions and features in collaboration with Marketing and Sales Leadership.



+ Work closely with VMware customers, developers, and key VMware stakeholders including Engineering, Support/Services, Product Management, and Sales.



+ Deliver presentations to Sales, Sales Engineering and Customers on the features and benefits of those features at events such as VMworld, Tech Summit, Partner Exchange and other online seminars.



Desired Qualifications:



BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry technical skills. A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is highly desired.



At least 10 years of work experience in product management, product marketing, and sales engineering and field roles.



Understanding of VMware SDDC stack and NSX/HCX technology is a plus



Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking



Strong understanding of the Cloud and implication of that on application migration efforts.



. Understanding of the needs, and common deployments in the hybrid/multi cloud world is highly desirable



. Experience building SaaS products in an Agile product development process.



. Ability to define metrics to collect and analyze for the improvement of the SaaS service



Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to present to large audiences (e.g. VMworld)



Previous experience interacting with and presenting to customers and prospects at different levels - Technical, Business and Executive.



Ability to quickly understand technologies, algorithms, and architecture, and articulate them into customer-facing benefits and value props.



Ability to work in a matrix organization.



Strong team skills and experience to bring together diverse views



This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.



**Category :** Marketing



**Subcategory:** Product Management



**Experience:** Business Leadership



**Full Time/ Part Time:** Full Time



**Posted Date:** 2022-08-24



VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what's possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.



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