Sr. Technical Marketing Manager, Portworx

Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.

THE ROLE

Join Portworx by Pure Storage as a Senior Technical Marketing Manager and become the architect of our competitive narrative. This is a high impact role at the core of Pure Storages Cloud Native Business Unit where you will own the technical positioning for Kubernetes data management. This role involves creative work designing demos crafting unique stories and engaging directly with some of the most innovative customers and technical communities.

Get hands-on with cutting-edge technologiesfrom application modernization to AI/ML workloadsand see firsthand how work influences product direction and customer adoption. This role offers a front-row seat to the evolution and adoption of Kubernetes the chance to build a personal brand in the CNCF ecosystem and the opportunity to make a visible impact across technical and business audiences. Most of all become part of a collaborative supportive team of genuinely nice people who are passionate about what they do.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Strategic Content Ownership: Define and lead the creation of complex high-impact technical content including deep-dive white papers technical demos technical blogs tailored for multiple audiences. Ensure all materials clearly align customer pain points and industry trends with Portworxs unique value.
• Competitive Strategy & Benchmarking: Own and drive the competitive strategy for Portworx. This includes performing hands-on technical benchmarking against key competitors creating definitive competitive positioning guides battlecards and objection handling materials and communicating key intelligence findings to internal stakeholders.
• Thought Leadership: Proactively secure and execute high-profile speaking opportunities at major industry conferences hosting expert-level community engagement events and mentor field teams on technical positioning.
• Kubernetes Technical Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert on the Portworx product portfolio advanced use cases. and the entire competitive landscape. Drive the technical messaging strategy to differentiate Portworx effectively in saturated markets.
• GTM Alignment & Enablement: Drive cross-functional go-to-market alignment across Product Management Sales Engineering Field Marketing and Alliances. Develop and deliver comprehensive technical training and enablement packages particularly competitive enablement to ensure the sales organization is proficient in positioning and demonstrating Portworx solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 6 years of experience in Technical Marketing Product Marketing Solutions Engineering Solutions Architect or equivalent role within the Kubernetes or Cloud-Native ecosystem.
• Established authority as an engaging speaker and authoritative technical writer capable of transforming complex technical data into clear compelling and market-ready narratives.
• Understanding of platform engineering developer experience best practices and modern cloud-native technologies (e.g. Kubernetes open-source data services data protection virtualization).
• In-depth knowledge of key audiences: Platform Engineers DevOps Cloud Architects SREs IT infrastructure managers and IT Decision Makers.
• Stay current with Kubernetes container storage AI and cloud-native trends to keep Portworx content and demos relevant.
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with both internal teams and external audiences.
• Growth mindset and a commitment to setting the standard for best-in-class technical marketing execution.
• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara CA office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.