Product Manager – VMware
Passionate about turning complex infrastructure technologies into clear, compelling product offerings?Ready to shape the future of VMware-based cloud platforms and drive product strategy across enterprise customers?Do you want to be part of a global IT company that strives to build a diverse and inclusive culture of equal opportunities? Practical InformationLocation: Sofia, Bulgaria | Bucharest, Romania | Warsaw, Poland | Prague, Czech Republic | London, United Kingdom | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Contract type: Full-time | Visa status: Valid working visa for EU | Language requirements: Fluent/professional English, written and verbal We are seeking an experienced and strategic VMware Product Manager to drive the vision, roadmap, and market success of VMware-based private and hybrid cloud solutions. In this role, you will act as the bridge between customers, engineering teams, sales, and delivery organizations to define and evolve cloud platform offerings built on VMware technologies, Kubernetes, and modern infrastructure services. This role is ideal for a product professional passionate about shaping the future of VMware-based private and hybrid cloud platforms, enabling enterprise customers to modernize infrastructure and accelerate application delivery through virtualization and Kubernetes technologies. Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Roadmap: Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for VMware platform services, prioritizing features across virtualization, Kubernetes, automation, networking, and hybrid cloud offeringsCustomer & Market Insight: Engage with enterprise customers to understand business and technical needs, while tracking competitive trends across private cloud, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud technologiesGo-To-Market: Develop product positioning, value propositions, pricing strategies, and GTM plans to drive adoption and growthCross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, architecture, sales, and professional services teams, and partner closely with VMware by Broadcom and cloud providers to align roadmap initiativesPlatform Innovation & Enablement: Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, and self-service cloud capabilities, and develop technical messaging, solution documentation, and sales enablement materialsMetrics & Success: Define and track KPIs, customer adoption metrics, and product performance indicators Job Requirements Proven experience in Product Management, Technical Product Management, or Product Marketing within enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, or cloud technologiesStrong understanding of VMware technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and AVI Load Balancer, with knowledge of software-defined networkingKnowledge of Kubernetes, VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS) (formerly TKG), and modern application platformsExperience with hybrid cloud environments including VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, and Google Cloud VMware EngineFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible, DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflowsAbility to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions, with strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills for engaging enterprise customers, partners, and executive stakeholdersPreferred CertificationsVMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Cloud certificationsVMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certificationsKubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKSAgile Product Management certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent What we offer: Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include: Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values) A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future Company description SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.