Product Launch, Senior Manager

Position SummaryDDN is scaling fast across a growing product portfolio. Getting each of these products to market successfully is a real competitive advantage.We're looking for a Product Launch, Senior Manager to help build this muscle. This role will help to define our new product introduction process, drive GTM execution for individual launches and new GTM motions, as well as manage the overall NPI program at an executive level. Success means translating launches into real revenue with delighted customers. You will have real ownership from day one, direct visibility with executives, and the ability to shape how this function evolves in the future.What Success Looks LikeNew products are well defined, market validated, and launch on time, with Sales, Marketing, and the field ready to execute from day one. There is a clear path to revenue and customer adoption across each launch. Executives trust the weekly updates and Steerco as the real source of truth on launch health, with risks and decisions surfaced early and appropriately.The Work You'll LeadDrive GTM ExecutionOwn GTM program management for product launches across DDN's full portfolio, as well as new GTM motionsBuild and manage launch plans that align Product, Marketing, Sales, Enablement, Finance, Legal, and Support on scope, timelines, and readiness criteriaIdentify and manage multi-functional risks and dependencies, escalating gaps before they become launch risksStay close to each product line and GTM motion to understand what's unique about its launch needs, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all processBuild the ProgramOwn and evolve DDN's NPI phase framework from the concept and definition phase through growth and Monitoring. This includes exit criteria and go/no-go gates at each stageDetermine launch tier for each product and calibrate process rigor accordingly; build recommended GTM milestones and deliverables included in each tierRun post-launch retrospectives and turn what you learn into concrete improvements for the next launchOwn Reporting & GovernanceDrive weekly status updates to executive stakeholders, clearly communicating progress, risks, and decisions neededManage the monthly executive Steerco — setting the agenda, synthesizing input across workstreams, and driving decisions on open issuesWhat You Bring5+ years of experience in program management, GTM strategy and operations, or management consultingPrior experience launching products in a technology environmentA track record of building structure and process in ambiguous, undefined environmentsStrong risk and dependency management skills. You identify issues early and drive them to resolution rather than letting them surface lateExperience building and running executive-facing reporting and governance (status updates, Steercos, or similar)Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, cross-functional information into clear updates for executivesComfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adjusting priorities as launches and business needs shiftWe Build TogetherWe're a team that shows up for each other and for the business. We share what we know, ask good questions, and celebrate wins, big and small. DDN is building something real, and so are we.Compensation Range: $200K - $215KLocationSanta Clara ColocationEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentDepartmentGTMSalesSales OperationsCompensationBase Salary $200K – $215K