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Forward Deployed Engineer - Cloudability MSP


Company : IBM


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Introduction At IBM Apptio, we deliver category-leading TBM SaaS solutions for ITFM, FinOps, and Strategic Portfolio Management.We are looking for outcome-focused, strategic thinkers and technical experts to join our Product Management team and help us continue driving customer results.Our product managers love to tackle new challenges, take ownership, and drive to deliver results in the face of ambiguity. Does this sound like you? Let's talk. Your role and responsibilities The MSP Product Management team is responsible for guiding Apptiou2019s MSP strategy and collaborates with a diverse range of global stakeholders, including MSP partners, engineering, sales, product marketing, customer success, and this partner-facing role, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and technical expertise to work with our largest MSP partners and help them scale their business.What you'll do:- Engage directly with Cloudabilityu2019s MSP partners on a recurring basis to understand operational challenges and adoption needs and develop solutions to help MSPs scale their offering- Synthesize customer feedback into prioritized, evidenceu2011based roadmap recommendations focused on the highestu2011impact MSP needs.- Own end-to-end product leadership for strategic MSP capabilities, working with AWS and other ecosystem partners.- Single point of accountability to drive product direction and enable informed, crossu2011functional decisions across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Support.- Serve as the authoritative owner of the Cloudability MSP product narrative for GTM, defining what the product is, is not, and how it should be positioned by Sales, Presales, and Customer Success. Create GTM outlines, product expectations, and a validation process to ensure consistent, accurate execution across all field-facing teams. Required technical and professional expertise 5+ years of experience working with Managed Service Provider partners who offer Cloud financial management services to their end customers. Demonstrated proficiency in Cloud Financial Management Strong technical acumen and demonstrable experience with Cloud-based architectures and exposure to cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, etc.) Deep understanding of cloud architecture and engineering workflows Ability to bring clarity and structure to ambiguous, fast-moving situations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable communication Preferred technical and professional experience Fluent with automation/scripting (Python, Terraform, etc.) Prior experience in Pre-Sales (Solutions Consultant/Sales Engineer - SE) and Technical Account Management (TAM) roles Familiarity with Kubernetes cost managementIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.