| VMware |
VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in Business Infrastructure Virtualization, delivers proven virtualization solutions —from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud—that energize business, while saving energy. IT organizations in companies of all sizes rely on VMware and its industry-leading platform, VMware vSphere™, to achieve a more efficient, controlled and flexible IT environment. With 2008 revenues of $1.9 billion and more than 150,000 customers and 22,000 partners, VMware delivers the world’s most trusted solutions for virtualization, a strategic initiative that consistently ranks as a top priority among CIOs. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide our 7,000+ employees in 40+ locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.
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Sr. Product Manager - Fusion |
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Product Management |
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Senior Product Manager |
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Silicon Valley (Peninsula) |
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1 |
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Full Time |
| Posted On |
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18 Jan 2010 |
Expires On |
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18 Feb 2010 |
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BS MBA |
| Key skills |
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Successfully launched consumer software products |
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Vmware, Inc.
Sr. Product Manager- Mac Products
Job Requirements
Virtualization is the technology that is poised to change the way we think about computing. VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2008 revenues of $1.9 billion, more than 130,000 customers and more than 22,000 partners, VMware is one of the fastest-growing public software companies. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide the more than 6,600 passionate people we employ in 40 locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.
Sr. Product Manager, Mac Products
Become a part of history! As a Product Manager on the VMware Fusion team, you are going to be an integral part in the creation and delivery of our desktop products and solutions. Virtualization is changing the way the desktop is viewed in the marketplace the same way VMware has changed the way we think about servers and the data center.
VMware Fusion moved to the #1 spot in retail in 2008 and plans on accomplishing even greater things in 2010 by expanding our team.
About VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion is VMware’s Mac virtualization software used primarily for running Windows applications on the Mac. In its first year on the market, VMware Fusion came from behind to overtake an entrenched competitor, winning the overall market share crown for 2008, in the process winning dozens of industry awards and massive critical acclaim in the technology press. Currently, VMware Fusion is VMware’s only consumer product and the only product sold in Apple Stores, Amazon, and much more.
Job Description
As Sr. Product Manager, you will be the responsible for taking VMware Fusion to the next level. The Sr. Product Manager, Mac Products, is responsible for establishing a product vision, executing the product strategy for VMware Fusion, and delivering the best possible products to the Mac market. The role requires an individual with strong leadership and analytical skills who can create a shared vision for VMware’s Mac Products.
Responsibilities
1. Define customer needs and requirements in coordination with other product managers, product marketing, and business development teams
2. Leverage customer feedback as a key component of the product planning and roadmap
3. Analyze and evaluate complementary and competitive products, technologies, and solutions
4. Develop an overall product strategy that takes advantage of VMware’s core technology, unique brand of virtualization, and market position and align Mac products with the overall company goals and vision
5. Manage the product development process from inception to product delivery. Write PRDs, deliver detailed customer use cases and UI mockups, install daily builds, work with engineering to deliver best in class features, and to ensure the successful shipment of the product in seven languages simultaneously
6. Work closely with business development, product marketing, and sales operations to manage the supply chain to ensure product availability worldwide
7. Review technical support offerings on an ongoing basis to ensure that they meet the needs of VMware’s desktop customer needs and build a strong relationship with the support teams
8. Work closely with Mac business team to drive new revenue opportunities
9. Write Reviewer’s Guides, White Papers, Competitive Analysis and other technically focused product marketing documents to aid in marketing VMware Fusion
10. Work directly with customers to understand their issues and address them
Requirements
1. BS/BA degree or equivalent technical experience
2. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in product management or product marketing experience with a consumer software company
3. Ability to work equally well with business development, product marketing, program management, sales operations, support, and engineering to drive successful product releases
4. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Strong writing skills with the ability to write clearly and quickly, to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Public speaking experience and comfort
5. Strong understanding of the Mac software market greatly preferred
6. Possess a strong technical background, preferably in consumer or SMB software space
7. Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate those skills into a proven track record in delivering successful, award winning consumer or SMB software
8. Strong leader, self-starter and proven team player in a high achievement-oriented environment
9. Superior project management and prioritization skills
10. Some travel will be required
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