Principal Product Manager, Flash Array Platform
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What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?
The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 9,000 customers including 50% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions.
Pure is blazing trails and setting records:
- For eight straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant
- Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
- Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
- And, our 4,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.
Our Platform Team
Pure Storage is seeking a Principal Hardware Product Manager to drive the hardware roadmap and delivery of our industry-leading all flash array product line, FlashArray. Our evergreen, always-on, never-down FlashArray deployments have revolutionized the storage industry by delivering non-disruptive upgrades and never needing expensive 'forklift' upgrades. And our hardware platform is the secret sauce that keeps us at the forefront of this market. You will be part of the Pure Storage organization that is responsible for all hardware development within the company.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
- Define product and feature requirements – future product strategy with sustainable and compelling differentiation based on customer needs, competitive analysis, market and technology trends. Work closely with the engineering team to build the products.
- Customer/Market Research – gather customer feedback to understand key issues/needs and trends in customer base. Conduct market and technology analysis to get broader sense of the market and competitive product use
- Manage product positioning, pricing and forecasting.
- Analyze historical data and identify areas of growth.
- Run beta and pilot programs with pre-released products.
- Work closely with the executive team to establish the scope and goals of the project and provide leadership for the project teams
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- 8+ years of product management experience in storage, flash or related enterprise systems hardware related products
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. A Master's Degree is a plus
- Technical understanding of enterprise storage environments, deployments and use cases is a plus but not necessary
- Executive presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Critical problem solving and data analysis skills
- Direct and relevant experience and a strong understanding of and experience with product lifecycles, release milestones, from concept inception to product end-of-life
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple, concurrent priorities and projects
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.
Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.
Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
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