Product Manager – VMware

About this role

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

The role

• 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 Information

Location: 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 Responsibilities

• Product 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 offerings
• Customer & Market Insight: Engage with enterprise customers to understand business and technical needs, while tracking competitive trends across private cloud, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud technologies
• Go-To-Market: Develop product positioning, value propositions, pricing strategies, and GTM plans to drive adoption and growth
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, architecture, sales, and professional services teams, and partner closely with VMware by Broadcom and cloud providers to align roadmap initiatives
• Platform 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 materials
• Metrics & Success: Define and track KPIs, customer adoption metrics, and product performance indicators

What we need to see from you

• Proven experience in Product Management, Technical Product Management, or Product Marketing within enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, or cloud technologies
• Strong understanding of VMware technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and AVI Load Balancer, with knowledge of software-defined networking
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS) (formerly TKG), and modern application platforms
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments including VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, and Google Cloud VMware Engine
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible, DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows
• Ability 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 stakeholders

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Cloud certifications
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certifications
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS
• Agile 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 

Job Function

Services Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [email protected].    Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.   At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.