Product Manager - Buying Programs at F5

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

140400.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Program Management, Business Operations, SaaS Business Models, Requirements Writing, Backlog Management, Sales Support, Customer Success, Analytical Mindset, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Licensing, Pricing, Microsoft Office, Training

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. Position Summary We are looking for a Product Manager to help design, launch, and manage buying programs that make it easier for customers to purchase and consume our products. This role is focused on execution — gathering requirements, building features in partnership with Product Managers and working closely with Sales and Customer Success to ensure programs deliver value to both customers and F5. In the Commercial Models Buying Program team you will be part of a very dynamic and collaborative team that addresses a wide range of opportunities. As a Product Manager (PM), you will lead efforts to craft new and improving existing buying programs (like Flex Consumption, Term Subscription, etc.) and supporting Sales with specific Customer deals. You will work collaboratively, driving strategic alignment within the organization, and can communicate to both internal and external audiences. You will develop requirements using a balance of future vision, near term opportunities, customer requirements, business insight, and management of day-to-day program issues. This role requires a good understanding of both F5 and industry licensing and business practices. You can expect to be mentored and supported in your skill development and career growth by a diverse group of experienced Product Management professionals. Primary Responsibilities Program Development & Execution Translate customer needs, sales feedback, and business goals into clear requirements for buying programs (subscriptions, usage models, credit systems, bundles, etc.). Write user stories, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize the backlog to support program delivery. Partner with Product, Finance, and Operations to ensure smooth implementation and integration into commerce, billing, and support systems. Customer & Sales Enablement Support Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing with program documentation, FAQs, and training. Collect and synthesize customer and field feedback to inform program improvements. Work with enablement teams to make programs easy to explain, adopt, and scale. Program Operations Monitor program usage, adoption, and operational performance. Identify and resolve issues in workflows, processes, or customer experience. Track program metrics and provide input into reporting dashboards. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with senior Product Managers on roadmap alignment while owning specific deliverables. Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Operations on program policies, terms, and compliance. Serve as a day-to-day contact point for questions and blockers related to buying programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 3–5 years of product management, program management, or business operations experience in a subscription business. Solid understanding of SaaS business models (subscription, usage-based, consumption credits, etc.). Experience writing requirements, managing backlogs, and collaborating with Product, Sales, Customer Success and Finance teams. Strong organizational and communication skills; able to translate complexity into clarity. Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities. Ability to work independently or lead others on projects. Qualifications BA/BS degree in Marketing, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another relevant field. MBA a plus. 3+ years of licensing, pricing, sales, or equivalent. Experience using Microsoft Office products (emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint). We at F5 Networks, Inc. are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity in the workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change. The annual base pay for this position is: $93,600.00 - $140,400.00 F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com). Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com. Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter. Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed. Together, we're building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will design, launch, and manage buying programs to facilitate customer purchases. This includes gathering requirements, building features, and collaborating with Sales and Customer Success to ensure program value.