Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptKubernetesPythonTerraform
About the role
- Own complete product lifecycle for Itential's network automation platform
- Define product strategy and roadmap for enterprise network automation
- Translate complex network challenges from Fortune 500 customers into innovative product solutions
- Work closely with engineering teams to design and deliver features (SDN, APIs, cloud-native architectures)
- Champion the customer voice and advocate for user needs
- Launch game-changing features with go-to-market strategies that position Itential as a leader
- Drive convergence of AI and automation in networking (AI-powered network automation, intent-based networking)
- Collaborate cross-functionally to save millions in operational costs for customers
- Influence company strategy and help shape new intellectual property
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required
- 7+ years of product management experience with enterprise infrastructure, networking, or DevOps tools required
- Demonstrated experience with network protocols (REST APIs, NETCONF, SNMP) and automation frameworks required
- Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling B2B enterprise software products required
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their networking services required
- Background in Agile product development methodologies and cross-functional team leadership required
- Deep understanding of network automation challenges and enterprise infrastructure requirements
- Strong analytical skills for market analysis, competitive intelligence, and data-driven decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions
- Working knowledge of network engineering concepts, protocols, and architectures
- Understanding of automation tools, scripting languages, and infrastructure-as-code principles
- Familiarity with API design, integration patterns, and platform architectures
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Professional certifications in product management or network technologies preferred
- Direct network engineering or DevOps practitioner background preferred
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker preferred
- Programming experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar languages preferred