Strategy & Operations Manager at NetApp in Bellevue, Washington

Job Description:

About NetApp

We're forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can't do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?

"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO

Job Summary

The Data Services business unit at NetApp helps customers protect and govern their data wherever it lives. We are responsible for driving preference for our primary storage platforms through a consolidated set of data security, data protection and governance offerings.

This role is focused on working with the business unit GM in helping define organization level strategy and goals with a focus on delivering strategic organization-wide projects end to end.

You will thus focus on driving strategic planning, driving execution towards the key priorities, exec reviews, and ensuring the success of critical cross-org and cross-company initiatives. You will also play a role in driving multiple cross-functional programs, managing relationships with several top executives across functions.

This position provides unparalleled senior executive exposure and is often the avenue to unique business operations and product management roles at NetApp.

Job Responsibilities

• Take up complex, ambiguous business problems in the data services business unit, and design effective by data collection, analysis and developing deep insight.


• Communicate recommendations to executives and building consensus.


• Build strategic and analytical narratives, synthesize recommendations and communicate them through artifacts like high quality presentation and documentation.


• Work closely with product management, engineering, program management and cross-company teams including sales and marketing and drive end to end implementation of such projects.


• Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.


• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Job Requirements

• 12 years of experience in management consulting, business operations, business strategy in tech industry (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 designing OKRs, critical user journeys and customer funnel analysis etc in a tech product environment

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Educational qualification: MBA, STEM Courses


• 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" and growth mindset

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 207,000 - 290,950 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.

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.

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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.

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