Principal product manager - storage

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The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Principal Product Manager with deep expertise in enterprise file storage, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset for building category-leading solutions? If so, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) -our software-defined, scale-out files and objects storage platform-by driving innovation in file services for modern AI, cloud, and enterprise workloads.

This is a highly visible role where you will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our enterprise file offerings, enabling customers to seamlessly manage unstructured data across on-premises and cloud environments while meeting the demanding performance, scalability, and security requirements of AI/ML and hybrid cloud deployments.

About the Team

The Nutanix Unified Storage product management team is a high-performing, collaborative, and forward-looking group responsible for advancing our industry-leading software-defined storage platform. NUS delivers scale-out files and objects storage on a single platform with the simplicity, scale, and security that Nutanix is known for.

We are investing heavily in:

• AI/ML storage - High-throughput, low-latency file services optimized for GPU-driven training and inferencing workloads.

• Hybrid and multicloud data services - Seamless file storage spanning on-prem, edge, and cloud with integrated replication, tiering, and global namespace.

• Data security and governance - Enterprise-grade features to protect, classify, and manage sensitive unstructured data at scale.

You will report to the Director of Product Management for NUS, working closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and partner teams. This role offers opportunities to represent Nutanix at major Nutanix and industry events such as Nutanix .NEXT, Nutanix Global Tech Summit, and NVIDIA GTC, and to lead go-to-market initiatives for new file capabilities.

Some travel will be required, but most collaboration will be virtual to stay closely connected with global stakeholders and customers.

Your Role

• Own and drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution for NUS File Services, with a focus on AI/ML, hybrid cloud, and enterprise unstructured data workloads.

• Define product requirements, success metrics, and user experiences for file storage in large-scale, mission-critical environments.

• Partner with engineering to deliver high-performance, scalable, and secure file storage features optimized for GPU-powered AI workloads.

• Collaborate with cloud partners (AWS, Azure, GCP) to expand NUS file services into hybrid and multicloud environments.

• Engage with customers, partners, and analysts to gather insights, validate roadmaps, and position NUS as a leader in AI-enabled enterprise storage.

• Influence across the Nutanix organization to align file storage capabilities with broader NUS and Nutanix Cloud Platform strategies.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and EBX (Executive Briefing eXperience) speaker for AI and file storage topics.

• Drive go-to-market readiness with Product Marketing, Field Marketing, and Sales for new releases.

What You Will Bring

• 10-15 years of experience in enterprise storage.

• 5-8+ years in product management, owning storage or cloud services.

• Strong technical background in enterprise NAS/file storage architectures and protocols.

• Experience with AI/ML workload requirements for storage-high throughput, low latency, scale-out performance and parallel filesystem design.

• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud deployments.

• Proven ability to operate independently and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level presentation experience.

• Strong customer engagement skills and experience in field-facing roles.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of building successful new products or services.

Work Arrangement

Remote: This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in-office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and/or to travel to other locations based on business needs.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 189,600 and USD $ 380,398 per year.

However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].