Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

The Product Launch Manager owns the coordination and cross-functional execution of all product and service launches world-wide. In this role you will define and manage a repeatable launch process focused on delivering strategic outcomes. This includes leading and driving a cross-functional, companywide engagement that facilitates the awareness and readiness of NetApp sales and channel partners to successfully drive new business.

As the end-to-end launch owner, this position will define, measure, and regularly report key metrics to leadership that communicate launch status and effectiveness. This position will oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing execution of product, solution and service launches.

The successful candidate will be an expert in global launch processes with proven collaboration and process management skills to align all stakeholders for delivering successful launch outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the end-to-end coordination and execution for all product and service launches
* Define and manage a consistent, repeatable launch process
* Coordinate with all relevant cross-functional teams (e.g. product, brand, digital, demand-gen, field, channel, learning services, etc.) to ensure all deliverables and activities meet launch objectives and timeline
* Partner with internal customers (e.g. sales leadership, GEO teams, channel teams, etc.) to ensure all needs and commitments are understood for launch success
* Establish and report on key metrics to regularly communicate launch status and results

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

* Collaborative relationship-builder with exceptional project/process management and communication skills
* 7+ years of experience in Product Marketing with 3+ years directly responsible for launch management; ideally for a global IT product/service organization
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills
* Solid knowledge of Marketing and Sales tools, and processes
* Thrive working cross functionally Marketing, Sales, Product, Geo
* Proven track record of focusing on outcomes and delivering exceptional results
* Global, multi-regional experience

Education

Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 8 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.