Global Technology Strategist at NetApp in Boulder, Colorado

Job Description:

About NetApp

We're forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can't do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?

Job Summary

Are you data-driven? As a global cloud-led, data-centric software leader we at NetApp believe in the transformative power of data - to expand customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation, and optimize operations. We are designed for simplicity, optimized to protect, created to embrace future opportunities, and open to enrich choice. Our focus is to help customers realize the full potential of their data.

By building cloud infrastructures, customers get the scale and quality of service that modern applications require. Only NetApp can help organizations focus on the business at hand when they develop a zero-touch infrastructure that manages apps, data, and services as one integrated resource supporting both public and private clouds.

NetApp has an exciting opportunity to join its Strategic Accounts Pre-Sales Organization as a Global Technology Strategist in the Service Provider Vertical. As a GTS you will own and develop the strategic and technical sales relationship with a global customer in order to deliver world-class, customer-centric solutions and services.

Job Description

You will be leading a team of technical individuals across the globe in pre- as well as post-sales roles, orchestrating the technological and architectural strategy and development of your account.

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  Goalwill be to help your customer develop a Cloud and Data Center strategy to ultimately succeed in their digital transformation supporting their business goals


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  Soft skillsallow you to establish and maintain management level relationships within NetApp and your customer and will enable you to drive successful outcomes


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  Tech skillsinclude understanding Microservices, Converged Infrastructure, Cloud Services, and Automation


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  Economical skillsare based around consumption, managed services, and global account economics


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  Industry knowledgeincludes understanding the impact of cloud architectures within retail domains from buyer/supplier systems to point of sale experience online, in-store or curbside as well as back-office point of record and database systems


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  Leadership skillswill promote good team dynamics with pre and post-sales team members in support of creating a positive end-to-end customer experience

Education & Experience

12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent experience.

Why NetApp?

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.



We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.

If the Company determines this role will be performed in Colorado, the starting OTE for this position is $216,000.This role could be eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), Company bonus, and Employee stock purchase plan *. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors such as location, qualifications, certifications, relevant work experience and other factors, consistent with applicable law.