Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Acceleration Business

Riverbed Technology, Inc.$120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, or related go-to-market roles in networking, SaaS, or enterprise technology
  • Proven track record in positioning, messaging, launches, and sales enablement for complex technology solutions
  • Strong ability to clarify technical capabilities into distinct business value for various audiences
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Sales, Demand Gen, and Communications
  • In-depth knowledge of go-to-market strategies, portfolio storytelling, and content development throughout the buyer's journey
  • Proven skills in creating sales enablement materials such as sales plays, pitch decks, and messaging frameworks
  • Analytical mindset capable of leveraging market data for strategic decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Own product positioning and messaging for the Acceleration business including core narratives and value propositions
  • Develop competitive differentiation and market-facing content to communicate product strengths
  • Partner with Product Management to shape roadmap storytelling and customer-ready messaging
  • Lead go-to-market planning for product launches, releases, and campaigns
  • Create launch strategies and messaging frameworks in collaboration with internal teams
  • Develop sales enablement content such as pitch decks and launch materials
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions

Benefits

  • Flexible workplace policies
  • Employee resource groups
  • Learning and development resources
  • Career progression pathways
  • Community engagement initiatives
  • Global employee wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Position

Title: Senior Product Marketing Manager, Acceleration Business 

Location: Home/Remote

 

This person will translate product strategy into clear messaging, sales enablement, and go-to-market plans that drive awareness, pipeline, and growth. Working across Product, Sales, Demand Gen, and executive stakeholders, you will help sharpen differentiation, improve market impact, and support successful execution across launches and ongoing campaigns.

 

What you will do

• Own product positioning and messaging for the Acceleration business, including core narratives, value propositions, and persona-based messaging. • Develop competitive differentiation and market-facing content that clearly communicates business value and product strengths. • Partner with Product Management to shape roadmap storytelling and translate capabilities into customer-ready messaging. • Support pricing, packaging, and strategic planning discussions with market insight and customer perspective. Go-to-Market & Launch Execution • Lead go-to-market planning for launches, releases, and campaigns that support pipeline growth and customer adoption. • Create launch strategies, messaging frameworks, and cross-functional plans in partnership with Product, Sales, Demand Gen, and Corporate Communications. • Ensure launch execution is aligned across internal teams and reflected consistently across web, sales, and campaign assets. Sales Enablement & Content • Develop enablement content including pitch decks, messaging guides, sales plays, competitive battlecards, and launch materials. • Equip field and partner teams with the tools, messaging, and training needed to position the Acceleration business effectively. • Ensure all content is clear, reusable, and aligned with overall company positioning and strategic priorities. Market Insight & Performance • Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to inform positioning and strategy. • Track the impact of launches, messaging, and enablement efforts, and use insights to continuously improve performance. • Provide regular recommendations to leadership on market opportunities, risks, and priorities for the business. 

What makes you an ideal candidate

8+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, or a related go-to market role within networking, SaaS, or enterprise technology. • Proven success owning positioning, messaging, launches, and sales enablement for complex technology solutions. • Strong ability to translate technical capabilities into clear, differentiated business value for multiple audiences. • Experience partnering cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Demand Gen, Communications, and executive stakeholders. • Strong understanding of go-to-market planning, portfolio storytelling, and content development across the buyer journey. • Experience developing enablement assets such as sales plays, pitch decks, competitive materials, launch kits, and messaging frameworks. • Analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to use market data and performance insights to guide decisions. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and levels. • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Self-starter with high ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to drive outcomes independently. 

What we offer

Our employee benefits including flexible workplace policies, employee resource groups, learning and development resources, career progression pathways, and community engagement initiatives are some of the reasons why we have had great success in bringing in new talent. In addition, our global employee wellness programs are crafted to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees.  

 

Benefits & Perks vary by Country. 

Check us out on:www.riverbed.com@LifeAtRiverbed

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About Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Riverbed Technology, Inc. is an American information technology company that develops products to improve application performance across wide area networks (WANs), a technique known as WAN optimization. Its products reduce latency and bandwidth constraints in delivering applications via WANs to multiple locations across long distances. Riverbed has its headquarters in San Francisco, California.
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1998

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