VMware is looking for a product manager to lead its virtual appliance product.

Responsibilities Include: 

The Product Manager will be responsible for defining and delivering a set of value-added features/products around virtual appliances. The candidate will need to do an extensive analysis of virtual appliances within both the partner and customer communities to determine and drive a product strategy that will enable VMware to revolutionize how enterprise software is developed, packaged, distributed and deployed as virtual appliances. The position plays a critical role in extending VMware’s thought leadership position in the virtualization industry.

The role requires a broad skill set that leverages experiences in marketing strategy, product development, and technology partnerships to lead a product and solution development effort from inception to launch. This includes writing a business plan, driving the product requirements definition process, working with the engineering team to manage the product development process, and playing a leadership role in the go-to-market and launch efforts. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to distill the key issues from complex problems.

Sample first 180 days expectations:

• Conduct extensive discussions with partners and customers to understand how virtual appliances are developed, packaged, deployed and managed in production environments.
• Based on that analysis, establish and evangelize a product strategy for a set of value-added features. Validate offering with customers.
• Own the business plan for the product and getting approval from executive staff to proceed with the strategy.
• Develop an MRD and PRD by working closely with engineering. This should result in an executable engineering plan and schedule.
• Engage with ISVs to analyze partnership and integration options.

Requirements:

• At least 4-6 years of product management experience at an enterprise software company
• Product management background in systems management software preferred
• Prior experience in software development is highly desired
• BS in Computer Science or related technical degree; MBA desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a pre-requisite
• Must be able to demonstrate both a passion for marketing and a strong aptitude for business strategy

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