IT Senior Staff Product Manager - Santa Clara, CA, United States - Infoblox

Description

It's an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc . magazine's Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services.

Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone.

Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologiesand having fun along the way.

We are looking for an IT Senior Staff Product Manager to join our IT Strategy and Operations team in Tacoma, WA, or Santa Clara, CA, reporting to the Director of IT Product Management.

In this role, you will use Agile techniques to define and execute high-impact product releases, delivering business benefits, technical quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will facilitate the design and development of stories for release and maintain a groomed backlog based on business value, cost, strategic direction, and the authentic voice of the customer.

You will also work closely with business leaders, Product Management teams, and the IT team.
You are the ideal candidate if you are a change agent and skilled at influencing and inspiring others. You are self-motivated and proactive and have a proven ability to collaborate well and work cross-functionally.


What you'll do:
Develop and maintain a product roadmap that reflects business needs, future development priorities, and company goals
Identify needs by interacting with the business community and vendors and by staying up to date on industry trends and best practices
Ensure backlog queue is well defined, prioritized, socialized, communicated, and recorded in an Agile toolset
Work with team leads to ensure functional requirements are complete, translated into technical requirements, and the user stories are ready to code
Perform business and technical analysis with subject matter experts and internal customers to refine MVP and release goals
Validate perceived needs by conducting surveys, polling, facilitating focus groups, etc.
Identify new opportunities, product enhancements, and line extensions
Work with the Application team and QA to define acceptance tests for features
Monitor progress and provide reports on product strategy and direction
Collaborate with broader IT and Business teams to identify upstream, downstream, or other product-related dependencies


What you'll bring:
~8+ years of IT experience and 5+ years as a lead product owner/business analyst or a similar role in projects implementing/supporting leading CRM technology products (Salesforce Sales Cloud, Salesforce Service Cloud, etc.)
~ Experience with Partner PRM or solutioning tech systems for Partner Ecosystem and partner PRM. SaaS, Private Cloud, and Cloud experience preferred
~5+ years IT application development experience, preferably in Scrum, Kanban, or similar Agile development methodology
~ Good understanding of lead-to-quote, quote-to-cash, and issue-to-resolution business; and lead generation, opportunity management, quoting, ordering, and post-sales support processes
~ Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and evaluate outcomes
~ Ability to provide guidance and direction throughout project lifecycles in a dev/ops CI/CD environment
~ Product or program management experience with complex products in a fast-paced environment using Agile methodologies
~ Ability to operate as an individual contributor as well as be able to guide a team toward an objective.
~ Experience managing and building teams that can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and influence cross-functional teams
~ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, business administration or equivalent education and work experience


What success looks like:
After six months, you will...
Build executive relationships with key leaders and program teams
Master our agile toolset and SaFe methodology
Drive our cross-functional intake of new requirements and features to higher quality and timeliness
After About a Year, You Will...
Make additional improvements in the intake process
Successfully cross-pollinate ideas between and among business initiatives, creating improved solutions architecture
Influence business direction and transformation

We've got you covered:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance.

You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable past experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications.

Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role.

The typical base salary range for this position in Washington is $165,100 - $235,000 and $180,500 - $260,000 in California, plus corporate bonus potential.

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life.

We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location...

Onsite massages, clubs, farmers market, and fitness classes
Delicious and healthy snacks and beverages
Electric vehicle charging stations
Outdoor amenities, seating, and courtyard BBQ
Dog park and pet-friendly programs
Newly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenities
Why Infoblox?
We've created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change.

So, whether you're a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career.

Check out what it's like to be a Bloxer. We think you'll be excited to join our team.
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