[Remote] Principal Product Manager - Containers & Cloud

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Commvault is a leader in cyber resilience, empowering organizations to recover from cyberattacks and protect their data. They are seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead product strategy for their container and cloud portfolio, focusing on product vision, roadmap, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and customers.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with engineering, field engineering, and customers/prospects to shape the technical vision and roadmap for container and cloud product lines—bringing hands-on Kubernetes/OpenShift architecture experience to every conversationTranslate real-world customer environments and emerging technology trends into actionable product direction, contributing credibly to architecture discussions and design reviewsOwn the end-to-end product roadmap for containers and cloud, prioritizing features based on technical feasibility, customer impact, and competitive positioningCollaborate with engineering leadership to make build-vs-buy-vs-partner decisions grounded in deep understanding of the underlying technology stackConduct deep technical discovery with enterprise customers, engaging directly with their platform engineering and DevOps teams to understand infrastructure architectures, pain points, and workflowsPerform competitive and market analysis with a focus on Kubernetes/OpenShift ecosystem trends and cloud provider roadmapsBuild and maintain technical demos, reference architectures, best-practice guides, and white papers that reflect production-grade Kubernetes/OpenShift and cloud-native deploymentsPartner with marketing and sales engineering to create differentiated technical collateral grounded in hands-on expertiseAct as the senior technical bridge between product, engineering, UX, sales, and support—ensuring product decisions are technically sound and customer-validatedMentor and elevate the technical depth of the broader product management team on cloud-native topicsSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree or MBA is a plus)10+ years of combined experience in product management, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in product managementProven track record of defining and executing product roadmaps for technically complex, infrastructure-level productsHands-on experience architecting and operating Kubernetes/OpenShift environments, with strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Ability to translate deep technical knowledge into compelling narratives for audiences ranging from engineering teams to C-level executivesExperience influencing without authority across engineering, sales, and executive leadership in a matrixed organizationFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practicesWillingness to travel up to 20–30% of timeExperience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, OpenStack, or OpenShift virtualization) and data protection in containerized and cloud environments is a plusDemonstrated ability to produce technical demos, white papers, and solution briefs; recognized industry presence is a strong plusBenefitsContinuous professional development, product training, and career pathingAn inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Employee GroupsGenerous benefits supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balanceEmployee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Company OverviewCommvault is a cyber resilience platform built for recovery and protection against threats. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Little Falls, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.commvault.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCommvault has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 49 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 42 in 2023, 77 in 2022, 80 in 2021, 93 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.