Metadata Product Specialist - (US-CA-Redwood City - 94065)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:106587438
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Product Specialist Location: Candidate may be located in any part of the US. The Product Specialist plays a lead role in supporting technical field personnel on delivering metadata management solutions. The Product Specialist is a technical member of the sales team and works to ensure technical wins during sales cycles by performing technical qualification of opportunities, architecting solutions, performing solution demonstrations, and proving Informatica’s technical capabilities. A candidate must have experience in deploying best practices and methodologies through the use of technology to address data strategy, data governance, data quality principles, data standards and semantic interoperability using metadata; as well as, be up-to-date on the latest trends in data integration in such areas as software, hardware, architectures and design methodologies. Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities • Work with account managers, channel managers, professional services, and partners to define and execute account plans and sales strategies for pursuing specific opportunities • Provide responses to technical sections of Requests-For-Proposals (RFPs), Requests-for-Information (RFIs), and other technical inquiries to aid in the development of new business • Explain the benefit of Informatica’s products (including but not limited to their architecture, features, technical/business benefits, etc.) to prospects through presentations, detailed discussions, demos, and other proof points in order to reinforce the value proposition driven by the account team • Define and propose technical architectures (including associated business and technical benefits) that meets the objectives and requirements of prospects • Ensure customer satisfaction and referencability through post-sales assistance with technical questions and issues • Provide Product Management, Product Marketing, and other corporate personnel with input and feedback on product direction, individual features, and positioning • Compose and publish technical white papers, case studies, webzyne articles, articles for technical/industry magazines, etc. for external consumption • Grow and enhance your personal knowledge of industry trends, company solutions, information technology, and your competition • Secure and execute speaking engagements at industry conferences, partner events, and user groups Required Skills: • Degree in computer science or technical discipline related to data integration • At least 5 years of implementation and/or pre-sales experience • At least 4 years experience with metadata management technologies • Possess a strong working knowledge of database technologies, various operating systems, data quality, data modeling, and metadata exchange/repository technologies • Possess an ability to collaborate with client and sales teams employing good written and verbal communication skills • Possess good project management and program management skills • Prefer individuals with prior skills with Informatica products including PowerCenter and PowerExchange • Programming background in C++/C/Java technologies is a plus
Informatica provides outstanding benefits including: flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision, disability insurance, life, AD&D, EAP, business travel accident coverage, FSA’s, 401(k) savings plan with company match, education tuition reimbursement assistance, ESPP, gym membership and an on-site cafeteria (for corporate employees). Qualified Candidates are encouraged to submit their resume in Word or PDF format to