Federal Growth Project Manager

Pure Storage • Santa Clara, CA

114d • $149,000 - $224,000

About The Position

Pure Storage is looking for a Senior Project Manager, Federal Strategic Growth Initiatives to partner with our Federal Sales Leader and his team on key strategic initiatives enabling and driving Pure’s business in the U.S. Federal market. This high-impact role connects the Federal sales team with teams across the company, helping to align efforts, deliver key initiatives, and remove barriers to growth. You will serve as a trusted partner who ensures our Federal sales teams are equipped, informed, and supported to win in a complex and competitive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, program management, or PMO roles, preferably within the technology sector, with a focus on go-to-market or business strategy initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction for complex projects and align them with overarching business objectives.
• Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product, and finance, to drive large-scale initiatives to successful completion.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) with a strong track record of managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Familiarity with technology products, solutions, and industry trends, with an understanding of how they impact go-to-market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Federal Sales Leader to build, refine, and carry out long-term and short-term strategy to grow Pure Storage's presence and success in the Federal space.
• Act as a central connection point between Federal Sales and internal teams including Marketing, Legal, Channel, Product, Operations, and Customer Success to drive progress and ensure alignment.
• Identify what the Federal sales team needs to be more effective—training, messaging, content, tools—and lead efforts to develop & deliver those resources quickly and efficiently by partnering with cross-functional Pure Storage teams.
• Lead major initiatives designed to expand our Federal market presence, improve internal processes, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations to monitor performance, assess pipeline health, and provide recommendations for improvement based on data and field feedback.
• Stay current on Federal acquisition trends, industry developments, and customer priorities to help shape effective plans and actions.

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Wellness resources
• Company-sponsored team events
• Incentive pay and/or equity eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees