Head of Product Management NDB

Nutanix is a leader in enterprise cloud computing, and they are seeking a visionary Head of Product Management for their Database Service (NDB). This role involves leading a global team to define and execute the product strategy for a next-gen database management platform, ensuring alignment with market needs and seamless integration within the Nutanix ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the multi-year product strategy for next-gen Database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform
• Position NDB as the dominant leader in heterogeneous database management
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire a world-class global team of Product Managers located across USA, India and Serbia
• Foster a culture of high ownership, accountability, and user-centric design
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineering leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and intuitive enterprise-grade products
• Maintain a rigorous focus on speed-to-market without sacrificing quality
• Spend time with Global Enterprise CIOs, Sr. IT leaders, and industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester) to deeply understand market trends, regulatory compliance needs, and customer pain points
• Partner with Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to define Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, pricing, packaging, and enablement that accelerate pipeline and adoption
• Ensure seamless integration of NDB within the broader Nutanix Cloud Platform ecosystem, delivering a unified 'single pane of glass' experience for our customers

Requirements:

• Deep, practical experience within the Database Management landscape is strictly required, specifically holding a proven track record of designing, building, or scaling sophisticated data management solutions or Managed database services
• 12+ years of product management experience in enterprise software, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director/VP) managing global teams
• Proven track record of scaling enterprise software products from early traction to $100M+ in ARR
• Ability to converse deeply with engineers about databases, APIs, cloud-native architecture, and AI/ML-driven automation
• Exceptional ability to distill complex, ambiguous market dynamics into a clear, actionable product roadmap
• A masterful storyteller who can inspire internal teams, command the room with executive stakeholders, and build trust with enterprise customers