Principal Product Marketing Manager

Who we are

Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams. Unlike traditional monitoring and observability tools, we demystify complex network operations, enabling organizations to deliver applications and innovation at scale. Built by network experts to make critical insight accessible to every engineer, Kentik is the real-time source of truth that understands every network in context — from data center to cloud to the internet. This single platform unifies and correlates cloud, device, flow, and synthetic data to turn telemetry into action. Market leaders like Akamai, Booking.com, Dropbox, and Zoom rely on Kentik to run, manage, and optimize their networks.

We are looking for a strategic product marketer who is passionate about building effective GTM strategies and delivering solutions that resonate with buyers and users in multiple markets. You zero in on exactly what drives people and how technology can solve their problems. You enjoy speaking with customers, partners, analysts, and product managers. You have a bias for action, high empathy, are a leader, and enjoy being a part of a team.

• Develop cross-portfolio, solutions level messaging and content reflecting end-to-end workflows and use cases which align to business outcomes
• Enhance and own the integrated product launch program, partnering with product management, marketing, sales, customer success, partner teams, and enablement to drive business impact 
• Identify target personas, understand their key business problems, and pain points, and articulate Kentik’s value proposition to drive desired outcomes
• Support product marketing peers in development and enhancement of solutions-based sales plays 
• Oversee creation of, audit, and maintain core assets: messaging frameworks, value propositions, customer presentations, web content, solution briefs, other marketing collateral, and executive buyer narratives
• Partner with revenue marketing, sales, and channel teams to facilitate message pull-through in campaigns and sales and customer success conversations
• Develop and own the go-to-market plan, segment and persona strategy, messaging, positioning, and storytelling for Kentik Cloud and Synthetics
• Strategize and execute product launches. Determine the metrics needed for success
• Create effective plays and enablement for sales and CS teams
• Work closely with product management to align marketing with product features and roadmap

What you'll bring

Studies have shown that some candidates tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the criteria - even if you don’t match all of the qualifications, your skills and experience could be valuable in this role!

• 7+ years experience in product or solutions marketing in a high growth software organization
• Extensive experience marketing IT, networking, and/or management solutions to decision makers such as CIO, VP of Operations, VP of Networks
• Exceptional experience defining and leading multi-product launches in matrixed environments
• Experience understanding technology at a deep level and ability to translate into business needs and outcomes concisely
• Ability to communicate at all levels within Kentik, customers, and partners, including executive and C-level leaders
• Strong cross-functional skills - you are a team player who can rally teams around your strategy and plans  
• Deep sense of ownership and accountability is required along with the ability to influence and inspire 
• Strive for excellence with a sharp eye for messaging accuracy and alignment

What we offer

Kentik is a fully remote company that operates globally. We seek professionals that will help us thrive as an organization, and in turn, to broaden and enhance your career. We’re very thorough in the interview process to understand your skills and how they will relate to your successful growth here at Kentik. Our compensation philosophy encompasses a fair program for all in order to attract, engage and retain talented individuals who will drive our business and wow our customers.

The compensation range for this position is: $157,000 - $210,000. This range reflects the low and high end of the U.S. compensation range Kentik reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role. The actual compensation offered may be lower or higher than the stated range depending on various factors, including but not limited to:

• Experience with the skill sets required for success
• Demonstrated competencies and potential 
• A geographic market-based approach

In addition to a great career opportunity, Kentik offers stellar benefits for our employees, which include:

• 100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Additionally, an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
• Paid family & medical leave 
• Open PTO, a quarterly Wellness Day, and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account
• Home office reimbursement 
• Stock options

Note: Benefits are as listed for all US full-time employees. For compensation, international applicants will be treated equitably in relation to the laws applicable within the countries in which we operate.

Come work with us

The true meaning of Kentik is visibility. We’re committed to making sure everyone feels empowered to use their voice, has a sense of belonging, and is represented at Kentik. 

We don’t look for individuals who fit the culture, but those who will continue to add to the culture.
We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, and people of any age or family status. 

Kentik is committed to creating an inclusive interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to recruiting@kentik.com.

Come as you are!
You will be working at a fast-growing, well-funded startup alongside industry thought leaders and network aficionados as we build the future of observability and set the high bar for how network operations and digital businesses should run. With a competitive salary and amazing benefits on top of the meaningful and challenging projects you’ll take on, we’re sure you’ll enjoy joining the Kentik team.

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