Product Manager StorNext Platform

Job Description: Product Manager StorNext Storage Platform

Overview

Quantum is seeking an experiencedProduct Managerto drive strategy roadmap development and lifecycle ownership for the StorNextproduct family. StorNext is Quantums industry-leading parallel file system used in demanding media HPC and scientific environments. Its next generation under construction will be Quantums next-generation all-flash multi-protocol storage platform optimized for AI/ML pipelines and high-performance data workflows

In this role you will define product vision gather and prioritize customer requirements and partner closely with Engineering Sales Marketing Support and executive leadership to expand the reach and success of both product lines across enterprise media HPC and AI markets.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Own the combined strategic direction for StorNext across performance scalability workflow integration and AI/HPC/media pipeline requirements.
• Identify market opportunities in AI/ML workloads high-throughput video workflows scientific data management edge-to-core pipelines and cloud-enabled architectures.
• Track competitive offerings in scale-out NAS all-flash performance storage distributed file systems and parallel I/O platforms.

Roadmap Leadership

• Develop and maintain product roadmaps for StorNext balancing customer requirements competitive pressures and technical feasibility.
• Define feature priorities working collaboratively with Engineering leadership to scope releases and set milestones.
• Ensure alignment across hardware software management tools and cloud integration initiatives.

Requirements & Product Design

• Translate customer feedback workflow analysis and ecosystem needs into detailed requirements and user stories.
• Define specifications for metadata service scaling parallel I/O enhancements cloud connectors workflow automation Windows/macOS client improvements NVMe performance features multi-protocol support AI/ML integration object or cloud tiering QoS telemetry high-availability enhancements and media pipeline optimizations.
• Collaborate with UX architecture QA and engineering teams to design intuitive management experiences and integration workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the product focal point between Engineering Sales Support Marketing Operations and the executive team.
• Work closely with Support and L3 Engineering to identify systemic issues set reliability goals and improve long-term product quality.
• Partner with Sales Engineering to create reference architectures performance guidance competitive positioning and workflow solutions.

Customer & Ecosystem Engagement

• Engage directly with customers in media & entertainment HPC research government AI/ML and enterprise IT to validate priorities and gather deep workflow insights.
• Present product roadmap updates deliver technical briefings and oversee strategic customer evaluations.
• Foster relationships with ecosystem partners including video production vendors AI pipeline tools data movers and cloud workflow platforms.

Go-to-Market & Launch Management

• Work with Marketing to develop messaging competitive analysis content strategy and product launch materials.
• Support Sales with training positioning guides and technical collateral.
• Drive successful product introductions across hardware models software releases and ecosystem integrations.

Product Lifecycle Ownership

• Manage the lifecycle of StorNext from concept through GA ongoing maintenance refresh cycles and EOL planning.
• Contribute to pricing strategy licensing models hardware platform planning and long-term capacity/cost projections.
• Use deployment data telemetry and customer insights to inform ongoing improvements.

Whats On Offer:

• Up to $180000 Basic Salary (Can go higher for exceptional talent)
• Unlimited Time Off Policy
• Day-one medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan (Employer Match 50%)
• Employee stock purchase program (Purchase at a discounted rate)
• Wellness reimbursement and lifestyle benefits
• Many other Benefits (16 Page Benefits Booklet)

Required Qualifications

• 510 years of product management experience in enterprise storage HPC storage file systems or performance-oriented infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of:
• Scale-out NAS parallel file systems or high-performance storage
• NVMe storage flash architectures and multi-protocol access
• HPC/data-intensive workflows and AI/ML data pipelines
• Media & entertainment video production and multi-stream I/O workflows
• Ability to build requirements from complex technical use cases and customer workflows.
• Proven success working cross-functionally with engineering support and go-to-market teams.
• Excellent communication analytical and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge ofMyriadStorNext or competitive technologies (GPFS/Spectrum Scale Lustre Isilon/PowerScale NetApp Weka VAST Qumulo).
• Experience with cloud integration hybrid workflows or data orchestration platforms.
• Technical background in computer science engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes containerized workloads and AI model training pipelines.
• Certifications in product management storage cloud or HPC.

Soft Skills

• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complex technical requirements into clear priorities.
• Customer-centric collaborative and comfortable working with both technical and business audiences.
• Able to lead through influence and coordinate across multiple high-impact product areas.
• Highly resourceful self-directed and energized by fast-paced environments.

Quantum provides a diverse portfolio of health plans for medical and prescription dental vision life disability and supplemental medical insurance options. We also support our team members efforts to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through reimbursement and educational programs. Quantum offers a company-matched 401(k) plan to help employees save for retirement in a tax-advantaged way. We also have an Employee Stock Purchase Program for purchasing Quantum stock at a discounted rate.

Anticipated Salary Range: $130000 to $180000 for qualified applicants.

The above pay range represents Quantums good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Pay within the range will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant experience knowledge/education skills/abilities internal equity and budgetary considerations.

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