Strategy & Operations Manager

Netapp • San Jose, CA • 21h ago

Job Summary

The Strategy & Operations (S&O) team works closely with NetApp's top executives. This role is focused on On-prem Enterprise Storage Business Unit and ensures that the group is focusing on the right priorities and executing well on top goals. The team is playing an active role in NetApp's Core Storage related strategic decisions in defining and driving greater operational rigor across the business to accelerate our pace of execution.

As an S&BO leader, you will join a highly entrepreneurial and talented team from top management consulting firms and professionals in Enterprise IT. We focus on Strategic planning, Defining and driving execution towards the key priorities, Exec reviews, Rhythm of business, Resource management, Operational excellence, and ensuring the success of critical cross-company initiatives. You will play a role in defining market opportunity and driving multiple cross-functional programs, managing the relationship with several top executives across the company. This position provides unparalleled senior executive exposure and is often the avenue to unique Strategy & Business Operational and Product Management roles at NetApp.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic projects and initiatives

Taking up complex, ambiguous business problems in a tech product environment and design effective solutions by data collection, analysis and developing deep insight.

You will also communicate the recommendations to executives, help drive implementation, and check back-in to see the impact of recommendations.

Building strategic and analytical narratives, synthesized recommendations and communicating them through artifacts like high quality presentation and documentation

Role will work with Product Management, Engineering, Program management and XFN teams to drive strategic initiatives and operationalize recommendations.

Operations

Design and drive Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Strategy Reviews and Annual Operating Plan to execute strategic business priorities.

Design processes, tools, and operating cadences to achieve operational and organizational outcomes.

Define actionable plans and roadmaps and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation of change initiatives.

Job Requirements

12 years of experience in management consulting, business operations, business strategy in tech industry (Cloud and Enterprise Storage industry experience is a plus)

12 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.

Direct experience of designing and running business and strategic reviews

Direct experience of working with financial planning, resource (budget, headcount) management, design OKRs, Critical User Journeys and customer funnel analysis etc in a tech product environment

Highly Desired Qualifications

Proven structured problem-solving skills and building excellent presentation/decks skills

Strong ability to effectively operate in a quickly evolving environment

Strong data analysis skills using tools like spreadsheets and functional dashboard skills

Strong collaboration, exceptional verbal communication, and stakeholder management

Roll up your sleeves" attitude and growth mindset

Education

MBA required and a bachelor's degree in STEM Courses preferred.

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 175,100 - 260,700 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

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At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family.

We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

Netapp

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