Senior Manager Solutions Engineering

<h2>Job Summary</h2> <p>As the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, businesses rely on NetApp to help them drive value from their data, specifically in the area of AI and GenAI.  NetApp Solution Architects are technology experts and evangelists in their fields and are considered the pinnacle of technical professionalism.</p> <p> </p> <p>We are looking for an AI technical leader for the EMEA &amp; LATAM geography.  The successful candidate will have demonstrable expertise in AI, a curiosity for technology, and a proven track record of leading and managing technical AI engineers or architects.</p> <h2>What you will do</h2> <ul> <li>Lead a team of AI Solution Architects (SA) distributed across the EMEA &amp; LATAM geography</li> <li>Be the voice of AI for the geography, and lead our technical AI strategy</li> <li>Collaborate with our regional Solutions Engineering leaders to identify, develop and progress AI opportunities</li> <li>Align with our AI Solution Specialist leader to coordinate customer engagement and opportunity development</li> <li>Develop and nurture business relationships with our AI technology partners such as Nvidia, Intel etc</li> <li>Provide deep technical expertise to our customers and partners</li> <li>Develop the talent and career progression of the SA team</li> </ul> <h2>What you will bring</h2> <ul> <li>Demonstrable curiosity for technology and deep expertise in AI and GenAI data storage</li> <li>Outstanding communication skills with a track record of technology leadership</li> <li>Strong history of leading and managing a team of technical engineers or architects</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Fluent English is essential – other languages are a bonus</p>