Senior Product Marketing Manager

DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

DDN is growing at #UnreasonableVelocity, powering over 500,000 GPUs worldwide as the leading Data Intelligence Platform for AI workloads. We are looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager who will be responsible for leading, developing and executing marketing strategies that highlight the benefits and capabilities of DDN products in AI environments. This role requires the ability to come up to speed quickly on AI technologies, market trends, key personas and customer needs; combined with strong marketing, collaboration, technical and communication skills; with the opportunity to contribute immediately to a growing, fast-paced AI Marketing team.

The ideal candidate will be an extremely motivated, self-starter who is ready to up-level their career and make an immediate impact at a company positioned at the forefront of one of the most transformational technology periods of our lifetime - Artificial Intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

Translate complex technical product features into clear, value-based outcomes that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences, demonstrating how DDN solutions address key customer pain points and deliver business impact in AI-driven environments.
• Lead, develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans for DDN products, aligning with DDN's overall marketing and business objectives.
• Create creative and compelling marketing collateral that demonstrates the value of DDN products for AI environments and use cases.
• Manage and execute go-to-market strategies for new AI-focused products and solutions, including product launches, campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to enhance online presence and engagement through targeted, persona-based ABM campaigns.
• Create and deliver training materials and presentations for sales teams to ensure they are well-equipped to communicate the value of DDN solutions in AI environments.
• Represent DDN at industry events, conferences, and webinars, showcasing our expertise and solutions in AI.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, and engineering teams to understand product capabilities and customer needs in the AI space.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the AI storage market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience in Product Marketing, preferably with a focus on AI or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A thorough understanding of persona-based ABM, with the ability to develop creative approaches to engaging and educating business decision makers about DDN products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the creative skillset to create compelling content and deliver impactful presentations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data and campaign performance metrics.
• Passion for AI and technology, with a desire to stay informed about industry advancements and innovations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities, such as mentoring team members.
• Fast-paced, collaborative and innovative work environment where we utilize AI for a variety of projects.
• Opportunity to work with a leading AI data company and contribute to cutting-edge AI Marketing.

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DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.