Sr Director of Product Management, BIG-IP Next - RP1032102

F5 • Seattle, WA

390d

About The Position

The position is for a Product Management Leader at F5, specifically within the BIG-IP product group. This role is crucial for driving innovation and delivering industry-leading products in application delivery and security across various market segments. The leader will manage a geographically distributed team of product owners, set long-term business goals, and ensure the successful execution of product strategies that enhance customer experiences in the digital world.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a product manager leader or engineering leader with experience in B2B solutions.
• Experience in all phases of product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Background and experience in networking software and networking hardware.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cloud application delivery and security.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set long term business goals for the next generation of F5 BIG-IP software and build annual product plans.
• Accountable for F5 BIG-IP software strategy, all releases of BIG-IP software, and BIG-IP lifecycle management.
• Define principles, guidelines, and standards for release planning in F5 BIG-IP software.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for development by engineering teams.
• Work closely with sales to identify growth opportunities and execute product and GTM initiatives.
• Engage with customers and channel partners to drive adoption of products.
• Represent product in quarterly product business reviews, articulating the state of the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to articulate dependencies and enable aligned execution.
• Lead a team of product managers through all processes in the product lifecycle.
• Attract and grow industry-leading product management talent that is diverse and excels in data-driven decision making.
• Mentor product managers to deliver software releases that align with corporate objectives.
• Represent product area in sales and customer-facing forums.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed