Partner Development Manager

Company: NetApp
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

About NetAppNetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond."At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization."-George Kurian, CEOJob SummaryAbout Us:NetApp is a global leader in cloud data services, empowering businesses to manage and move their data across hybrid multi-cloud environments seamlessly. We are focused on enabling our partners and customers to drive better performance, agility, and scalability using cloud technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with the world's leading cloud providers-AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud-and accelerate the adoption of NetApp solutions in these ecosystems.
Job Overview:The Cloud Partner Business Development Professional will be responsible for driving pipeline and revenue growth through strategic partnerships with consulting partners across the AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud ecosystems. The role will represent the entirety of the NetApp Cloud portfolio, including 1P services AWS FSx for NetApp ONTAP (FSxN); Google Cloud NetApp Volumes (GCNV); and Azure NetApp Files (ANF), and NetApp 3P cloud software offerings sold in the hyperscaler marketplaces.The ideal candidate will have deep experience in working with cloud technologies and working on joint GTM and Co-selling with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, ideally around large data, application, and workload migrations. In this role, you will work closely with consulting partners that help customers migrate their complex workloads to the cloud, ensuring that NetApp's cloud storage & intelligent data services are an integral part of partner migration and modernization practices.The ideal location for this role is Boulder, CO.Job Requirements--- Develop and manage relationships with key consulting partners in AWS MAP, OLA, and WMP programs, Azure Migrate & Modernize and Azure Innovate programs, and Google Cloud's RaMP program.--- Serve as the primary point of contact for named set of partners, providing expertise on NetApp solutions and their integration within the cloud ecosystem.--- Enable and empower partners to successfully sell and deploy NetApp solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.--- Work collaboratively with cloud partners and NetApp Cloud Sales leadership to develop a pipeline of opportunities for Azure NetApp Files, AWS FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, and/or NetApp 3P cloud software offerings available through the hyperscaler marketplaces.--- Drive strategic initiatives to ensure the alignment of partner solutions with NetApp's cloud offerings, resulting in increased sales and cloud consumption.--- Identify, qualify, and close revenue-generating opportunities in collaboration with cloud partners and their customers.--- Collaborate with NetApp's sales and marketing teams to create and execute go-to-market strategies that resonate with the consulting partners in your portfolio and their customers.--- Develop joint value propositions with partners that address the needs of customers undergoing large data, application, and workload migrations to the cloud.--- Leverage AWS MAP, OLA, and WMP programs, Azure Migrate & Modernize, Azure Innovate programs, and Google Cloud's RaMP program to build and expand relationships with partners and accelerate NetApp's business within those programs.--- Monitor and manage partner progress through these cloud migration programs, ensuring success and mutual business growth.--- Stay abreast of industry trends and the competitive landscape within AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud ecosystems.--- Provide actionable insights to NetApp leadership regarding market opportunities, competitor activities, and evolving partner dynamics.--- Deliver training and enablement programs to consulting partners on how to best position and sell NetApp solutions in the context of cloud migrations and modernizations.--- Support the creation of partner-facing resources that simplify and accelerate the sales process for cloud migrations with NetApp solutions.Qualifications, Skills & Education--- 10+ years of experience in business development or partner management, with a strong preference for candidates that have worked at both AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud and a consulting partner or GSI within those ecosystems.--- Proven track record of success in working with hyperscalers & consulting partners to drive large data, application, and workload migrations to the cloud.--- Deep understanding of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and relevant programs (AWS MAP, OLA, WMP; Azure Migrate & Modernize, Google Cloud RAMP).--- Strong understanding of cloud data storage, compute, and other solutions. -Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 233,155 - 301,730 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer:NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.Did you know...Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.Why NetApp?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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