Senior Product Marketing Manager, T1 Launch

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Pure Storage is seeking a Sr. Product Marketing Manager to lead strategic (T1) product launches from conception through release and campaign delivery. In this role, you will prioritize the launch portfolio, drive alignment with executive leadership, and balance the objectives of the product group, marketing, and sales to achieve cross-functional goals. As a subject matter expert, you will represent the launch portfolio in various functions, coordinate executive reviews, and develop high-level messaging and narratives. You will also ensure the seamless progress of launches, create key documentation, and maintain accountability for all aspects of the launch process. This position requires deep understanding of product launch procedures, strong narrative and analytical skills, and exceptional leadership abilities.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Strategy Development and Alignment – Prioritize strategic launch portfolio and drive consensus with executive leadership. Balance objectives of product group, marketing, sales in order to achieve cross functional objectives needed from product launch.
• Subject Matter Expertise -- Become the subject matter expert for the overall launch portfolio and represent in various launch functions including sales enablement and campaign planning   
• Leadership -- Coordinate, prepare, and deliver working closely with launch program manager executive reviews throughout the launch process. Plan reporting guidelines for cross functional stakeholders as it pertains to launch to ensure executive alignment.
• Content Development -- Develop and own the high level messaging and narrative for the launch. Champion the narrative amongst team members to represent launch within various launch workstreams.
• Project Management and Support -- Work closely with launch program management to ensure launch progresses as planned, remediate issues, and continue to improve processes from launch to launch.
• Documentation and Coordination -- Create and maintain key documentation, templates, and launch references deck that clearly defines product roadmaps, deliverables, and key timelines. 
• Ownership and Accountability -- Ensure that all aspects of launch are executed and support all internal stakeholders.  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Deep understanding of product launch process, procedures, trends, and challenges. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) and 10+ years of experience in marketing, product marketing, or solutions marketing
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing launches and campaigns
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging and content
• Excellent written and ver