Product Manager, Networking and Data Center

PNY Technologies Inc • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

104d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Product Marketing resource will serve as a key stakeholder for Networking and Data Center products. This role involves working in partnership with Internal Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, and Planning departments, as well as with customers as necessary to take products to market and help drive the overall marketing strategy. The individual will be the primary point of contact between PNY and NVIDIA Networking and Data Center business units for technical marketing regarding Networking/Data Center products and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or management, or equivalent
• 7+ years relevant experience in marketing or product management, specifically within networking and data center solutions
• Strong knowledge of CAD, 2D & 3D business with a focus on VAR, Corporate and Financial Markets
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel about 10%

Responsibilities

• Maintain a deep technical and working knowledge of Networking and Data Center hardware and software products, and how to market and incent sales to sell
• Own product roadmaps and overall product vision (working with Engineering dept and suppliers)
• Identify value proposition and positioning, tying to vertical markets and overall launch plan/marketing strategy to communicate the features and benefits of Networking and Data Center related products
• Work synergistically with the Marketing Team to promote selling the entire PNY portfolio of Networking and Data Center products
• Setup new products, including Part Number creation, Bill of Materials (BOMs), etc.
• Partner with internal Purchasing and Operations Teams to optimize product availability and shorten delivery lead times
• Manage product lifecycles and communicate status to PNY personnel and customers, as required
• Work with Marketing to develop programs, campaigns, incentives, etc. to build awareness around these products
• Develop content for webinars, as well as participate in recordings and live Q&A’s
• Facilitate internal and external trainings as needed
• Ongoing competitor analysis, understanding market demands, and staying relevant on market research
• Provide content for websites, including product landing pages, solutions spotlights, use case examples, etc.
• Create whitepapers, video scripts, solutions guides, etc. in conjunction with other PNY and NVIDIA staff
• Develop and achieve unit, dollar, and P & L targets for these categories, helping to achieve via effective programs and promotions
• Speak at industry events as necessary (e.g. Corporate or Distribution events)
• Ability to work across geographic regions
• Willingness to travel to key industry events (~10%)
• Assist in other areas, as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to company-paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Pet insurance
• Legal and ID theft coverage
• Other voluntary insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees