Strategic District Manager

About NetApp

At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure, delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

We are on a path to $10B, and we need passionate teams to tackle real-world challenges and see their impact in how customers transform and grow. Our culture celebrates mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership, providing flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

About the Role

NetApp is seeking a dynamic and visionary Strategic District Manager (SDM) to lead our go-to-market efforts across the Hyperscaler & Neo Cloud vertical within the Strategics Business Unit. This is a high-impact leadership role pivotal in driving growth, innovation, and customer transformation across a portfolio of high-value, data-intensive clients.

You will lead a team of Client Executives, shaping strategic account plans and orchestrating cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional business outcomes. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, industry expertise, and operational excellence. You will partner with internal teams including Industry Solutions, Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Partner Ecosystems to deliver tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer success, skilled in building executive relationships, and experienced in managing complex sales cycles in a matrixed environment.

Location & Work Model

The ideal candidate is based in San Jose, CA or the Bay Area. We are also open to candidates with strong Hyperscaler & Neo Cloud experience in Seattle, WA or Dallas, TX.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Why You'll Thrive

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.

Equal Opportunity

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.