Director, Product Management NIOS

Job Description

It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Director, Product Management, to join our Products team located near either Tacoma, WA, Santa Clara, CA, reporting to VP of Products. In this role, you will set strategy, define roadmap, and ensure successful delivery of Infoblox DDI solutions with a focus on core DNS, DHCP and IPAM (DDI) services. Specific products include, but are not limited to, the market leading NIOS DDI platform and Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted NIOS-X servers. You will also conduct market research, interact with customers, sales teams, and partners, prioritize use cases, define requirements to Engineering, and enable cross-functional teams for go-to-market (GTM) activities. This role provides the unique opportunity to not just doing something great, but something extraordinary, as you will be influencing the future of network services management by building on the strategy of the industry’s only SaaS based Enterprise DDI solution.

You are the ideal candidate if you are passionate about building products that customers love, thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with cross-functional teams.

What you’ll do:

• Define and execute roadmap and life cycle of NIOS core DDI, Value Added Services, and NIOS-X servers
• Prioritize and maintain virtual platform support across the hyperscaler marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, and private cloud vendors, such as Nutanix, VMware, and OpenStack
• Develop subject matter expertise in network services protocols like DNS, DoT/DoH, DHCP, and NTP and apply to Infoblox solutions to differentiate in the market
• Work closely with Engineering to gain roadmap commitment, ensure margin objectives are met, and provide a great user experience
• Develop GTM plans and deliverables, such as customer/partner NDA presentations, technology overviews, sales training, FAQs, and white papers, aimed at gaining market share, hitting revenue targets and working with relevant teams to execute
• Drive market analysis, product strategy and definition, competitive analysis, partner interaction, and customer management associated with our products
• Develop business cases for new concepts, such as opportunity size, financial impact, market share, cost of sales, and profitability expectations
• Participate, contribute and represent core DDI in Customer Programs such as Early Access Program (EAP), Customer Advisory Board (CAB), and Technical Advisory Board (TAB).
• Lead a small team of product managers and develop and become the “go-to” team for subject matter expertise in the areas of DNS and DHCP protocol services, IPAM, and Infoblox server capabilities
• Work with Business Development to represent core DDI and NIOS-X interests during partner meetings working toward integrations that benefit customers using Infoblox DDI

What you’ll bring:

• 20+ years of product management experience in the field of DDI, network architecture, and/or network management in hybrid multi-cloud environments
• 5 + years of experience in people management, preferably in a product management capacity
• Recent product experience for a DDI vendor preferred
• Public cloud/hyperscaler experience, preferably with at least one cloud certification
• Experience with SaaS managed solutions and AI/ML
• Familiarity of network service protocols, such as DNS, DHCP, SSH/SCP, REST, SNMP, and syslog
• Familiarity with the major orchestration players in the field of Data Center automation, including Ansible and Terraform
• Ability to capture and articulate customer problems and translate them into product strategy and requirements
• Ability to lead internal cross-functional teams to successfully deliver features
• Demonstrated success in managing relationships with partners, customers, and sales teams, particularly in difficult or challenging situations
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Related Engineering field

What success looks like:

After six months, you will...

• Own the roadmap for NIOS, NIOS Value Added Services, and NIOS-X servers
• Lead content generation, enablement of Sales architects, and subject matter expertise where it is required, such as for customer calls, partner calls, and business development meetings, relative to network discovery and analysis
• Define the process and product changes required for adding new device support to the discovery engine and own the prioritization of vendor integrations

After about a year, you will ...

• Influence the larger strategic direction whether it be through organic or inorganic growth opportunities
• Grow your team and profile it to address the future capabilities and success of the product

We’ve got you covered:

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location...

• Onsite massages, clubs, farmers market, and fitness classes
• Delicious and healthy snacks and beverages
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Outdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQ
• Dog park and pet-friendly programs
• Newly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenities

Why Infoblox?

We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.