BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.
What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?
The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions.
Pure is blazing trails and setting records:
- For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant
- Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
- Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
- And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.
The role of Field CTO is a customer-facing role aligned to work with our most strategic or enterprise customers and prospects on their IT transformations and enterprise business architecture. Working alongside our sales and presales team, the Field CTO will effectively realize strategic sales opportunities with account teams by enabling customers to translate their business strategy into a technology vision and roadmap to deliver on their business outcomes.
This will require a solid Enterprise Architecture experience and an ability to advise Financial Service industry customers on their IT transformation especially on the Storage front, customer experience and cloud adoption.
The Field CTO is a thought leading expert who articulates and communicates Pure’s technical vision and strategic direction, thereby assisting our customers to optimize their Data and Storage infrastructure.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE…
- Data and Storage Architecture & Strategy leadership - You will be aligned to a set of strategic accounts and required to own the architecture vision and strategy.
- In collaboration with the sales account team, you will be required to support account and opportunity planning.
- Become a trusted advisor to Financial Services CIO/CTO & Key Decision Maker and their teams as they look to transform their business
- Understand the customer’s business strategy and technology needs; identifying the key capabilities and technology enablers required to support these.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to our sales and presales resources on strategic opportunities.
- Participate in the delivery of solution best practices, reference architectures, educational sessions and industry summits to existing customers, partners and to internal audiences.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- 10+ years experience as technology executive for or with Financial Services organizations with responsibilities for technology strategy and architecture
- Experience in enterprise architecture principles and tools of the Financial Services industry.
- A perspective on the use of data within the Financial Services industry, both challenges and value, and the ability to provide thought leadership in this space.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent work experience in virtualization, containerization, cloud , modern apps, or data science.
- Multi-year experience in software vendor or enterprise architecture disciplines
- Proven experience in creating, selling or implementing technology-based solutions
- Ability to communicate the business value of technology decisions
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker and team leader
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with senior management, board of directors and staff.
- Must be willing and able to work in an open office, team environment.
You will be based in New York. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 3 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.
The annual base salary range is: $214,000-342,000. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information.
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BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.
Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.
Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.
Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.
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