Technical Product Manager Hardware and Sustainability

Company: NetApp
Location: Columbus
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 has a successful track record in managing and influencing hardware designs within large enterprise companies and works effectively in collaborative, global R&D teams.This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management and involves close collaboration with Product leadership, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainability, and Support teams to develop compelling product strategies in a rapidly growing segment of NetApp's portfolio.Additionally, we are looking for a strategic and passionate Sustainability Product Manager to lead our ESG initiatives, focusing on developing and implementing sustainability strategies, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Our company's GHG reduction targets are validated by SBTi. If you are committed to positive change, data-driven sustainability, and stakeholder influence, this is an excellent opportunity.Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and evaluate product/market requirements through research and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate sustainability market needs into innovative technologies.
• Define product vision, strategy, and lifecycle plans.
• Provide insights through analytics and market research.
• Translate system and sustainability requirements into business language.
• Gain expertise 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 for better sustainability reporting.
• Monitor, measure, and report sustainability metrics, ensuring compliance with standards like ESG, GRI, and UN SDGs.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate sustainable practices.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts across operations and supply chain.
• Engage and educate stakeholders on sustainability policies.
• Stay updated on sustainability trends and legal requirements.
• Build partnerships with external organizations to enhance sustainability initiatives.Job RequirementsTechnical & Industry Skills:
  • At least 3 years in product management, with hardware experience.
  • Knowledge of data center technologies and storage solutions.
  • Experience with backup/disaster recovery architectures.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Understanding of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting, and lifecycle assessments.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with tools like Tableau, Salesforce, Jira.
    • Knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, DPU, PCIe, NVMe, SSDs.
    • Degree in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred.
    • Familiarity with environmental regulations and certifications.
    • 3+ years in sustainability management or CSR roles.Travel Requirements: 15-25% of travel expected.
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