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We are seeking aPrincipal Product Managerto lead the definition and evolution of NetApp'sAI Data Infrastructure (AIDI)portfolio. This role owns abroad, endtoend AI infrastructure strategy, spanningONTAPbased data services delivered across multiple hardware platforms, integrated systems, reference architectures, and fullstack AI solutions. 

This PM operates at the center of NetApp's most strategic AI initiatives-working closely witharchitecture, engineering, and strategic technology partners-to define scalable, repeatable, and monetizable AI data platforms. The role focuses onenabling ONTAP and complementary data services across diverse system architectures, includinghighperformance file and block platforms, scaleout systems, and object storage, as well asvalidated reference architectures. 

The role supports bothNeocloud providersandStrategic Enterprise customers, shaping solutions that enabletraining, finetuning, inference, and emerging AI workloads acrosshybrid and onpremenvironments. 

AI Data Infrastructure Strategy & Vision 

Define and own theholistic AIDI product strategy, centered onONTAPbased data services delivered across multiple hardware platforms, integrated systems, reference designs, and full solution architectures. 

Develop aphased AIDI roadmap, clearly articulating MVP capabilities, platform extensions, and longterm architectural evolution. 

Identify and prioritizeAI workload use cases(training, finetuning, inference, multitenant AI platforms), and map them tostorage platforms, data services, and deployment models. 

Reference Architectures & Partner Ecosystem 

Leadcodevelopment and integration efforts with strategic technology partners, spanning compute, accelerator, networking, and platform ecosystems. 

Define, productize, and maintainvalidated reference architectures and certified AI designs(e.g., clustered AI platforms, modular AI stacks), ensuring they are repeatable, supportable, and fieldready. 

Act as the product interface betweenNetApp storage platforms (ONTAPbased systems, ESeries, StorageGRID)and external partner ecosystems. 

Platform & Ecosystem Definition 

Driveplatform and system architecture decisions, including storage platforms, interconnects, and systemlevel tradeoffs, in close partnership with architecture and engineering. 

Defineendtoend AI infrastructure solutions, combining multiple storage platforms, data services, lifecycle management, and operational integration-not just standalone components. 

Evaluate and definefulfillment and delivery models, including: 

Meetinthechannel offerings 

OEM and ODMbased solutions 

Integrated and validated system offerings 

Customer, Market & Business Requirements 

Gather and synthesize requirements fromNeocloud providersandlarge enterprise customers, addressing performance, scale, multitenancy, and operational simplicity. 

Translate customer needs intoclear product requirements, differentiated value propositions, and business cases. 

Partner with GTM, sales, and field teams to ensure offerings areconsumable, supportable, and aligned with realworld deployment models. 

Monetization & Business Models 

Definemonetization strategiesfor AIDI offerings, including software licensing, subscriptions, consumptionbased models, and bundled platform offerings. 

Partner with finance and GTM teams to assessrevenue impact, pricing, margin, and cost structureacross solution types. 

CrossFunctional Leadership 

Serve as thesingle point of accountabilityacross architecture, engineering, sales, marketing, alliances, and operations for AIDI. 

Communicate strategy, architectural tradeoffs, and roadmap clearly toexecutive leadership and field organizations. 

Influencelongterm platform decisionsthat impact multiple product lines and business units.

15+ years of product management experience withenterprise infrastructure, storage platforms, or cloudadjacent systems. 

Strong understanding ofonprem and/or cloud infrastructureand modern data center architectures. 

Proven experience partnering witharchitecture and engineering teamsto translate technical concepts into marketready products. 

Experience definingproduct roadmaps, phased releases, and gotomarket strategies. 

Preferred 

Experience working withhyperscalers, Neocloud providers, or large enterprise customers. 

Familiarity withOEM/ODM ecosystems, multivendor platforms, and channelbased delivery models. 

Background in definingmonetization and licensing modelsfor software, platforms, or integrated solutions. 

Why This Role Matters 

This role is critical to shaping the future of ourAI Data Infrastructurebusiness. You'll influence core architectural decisions, unlock new revenue opportunities, and position NetApp as a leader inAIready data platforms and solutions, while working closely with senior leaders across the company.