Head of Product Management NDB

Nutanix•San Jose, CA

7d•$306,000 - $611,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Data is the lifeblood of modern enterprise innovation but managing it shouldn't hold companies back. Nutanix Database Service (NDB) bridges the gap between the speed of the public cloud and the control of the datacenter. By delivering a powerful, unified Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform that automates provisioning, patching, cloning, and security for the world’s leading relational, NoSQL, and Vector databases, we empower organizations to innovate without operational friction. From point in time recovery of large multi-terabyte databases in minutes to massive storage cost efficiencies, NDB redefines what enterprise data infrastructure can do. This role reports to Ashish Mohindroo, SVP & General Manager. You will be leading a global team of top-notch product management professionals focusing on our Nutanix Database Product offerings. We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and technical Head of Product Management for Nutanix Database Service (NDB) to lead our fast-growing database management platform for hybrid clouds. As the Head of Product Management - NDB, you will own the end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and execution for our next-gen database management platform. You will lead a high-performing global team of product managers, collaborating closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and partners to redefine how enterprises manage their SQL, NoSQL and Vector databases across hybrid clouds for mission-critical, cloud-native and AI workloads.

Requirements

Deep, practical experience within the Database Management landscape is strictly required, specifically holding a proven track record of designing, building, or scaling sophisticated data management solutions or Managed database services.
12+ years of product management experience in enterprise software, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director/VP) managing global teams.
Proven track record of scaling enterprise software products from early traction to $100M+ in ARR.
Ability to converse deeply with engineers about databases, APIs, cloud-native architecture, and AI/ML-driven automation.
Exceptional ability to distill complex, ambiguous market dynamics into a clear, actionable product roadmap.
A masterful storyteller who can inspire internal teams, command the room with executive stakeholders, and build trust with enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the multi-year product strategy for next-gen Database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform.
Position NDB as the dominant leader in heterogeneous database management.
Recruit, mentor, and inspire a world-class global team of Product Managers located across USA, India and Serbia.
Foster a culture of high ownership, accountability, and user-centric design.
Work hand-in-hand with Engineering leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and intuitive enterprise-grade products.
Maintain a rigorous focus on speed-to-market without sacrificing quality.
Spend time with Global Enterprise CIOs, Sr. IT leaders, and industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester) to deeply understand market trends, regulatory compliance needs, and customer pain points.
Partner with Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to define Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, pricing, packaging, and enablement that accelerate pipeline and adoption.
Ensure seamless integration of NDB within the broader Nutanix Cloud Platform ecosystem, delivering a unified "single pane of glass" experience for our customers.