Senior Engineering Program Manager (AI Innovation)

Company: NetApp
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 20, 2025

Job Description:

About NetAppNetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond."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, CEOJob SummaryNetApp is looking for a results-oriented Engineering Program Manager -who wants to work with a team of experienced yet forward-thinking technologists in building the most powerful data storage systems on the planet. This role will drive ONTAP products to market while improving the process by which we do so. -
The Engineering Program Manager will own and manage the end-to-end program and release management of NetApp's key growth initiatives. Must possess a growth mindset, especially in learning and applying GenAI tools.
-Your main responsibilities include working cross-functional with all stakeholders to identify and gain alignment around a set of deliverables and program milestones that lead to strategic solutions. -
Stakeholders could be internal to NetApp or external customers, vendors, and partners.
The incumbent will lead the cross-functional team from concept, design, implementation to launch the product/service in the market while working within the guidelines and cadence defined by the program team.Job Requirements

• Own program & release management of key initiatives, delivery, and results
• Enable cooperation and alignment in the program across all roles and functions in multiple geos.
• Responsible for understanding and communicating current and future resource needs of program.
• Navigate through ambiguity and drive the team towards the common goals.
• Build deep and productive working relationships with senior-level business and shared services partners; challenging business assumptions and offering a point of view to assist in the decision-making process.
• Provide senior leaders updates regarding progress, results, and feedback regarding program.
• Identify important issues and risks, recommend options and facilitate team decisions.
• Requires an understanding of stakeholder motivations, politics and impacts to the organization.
• Utilise effective project management, business process management, team building, and change achieve business results.
• 8+ years of work experience leading large and complex cross-functional engineering projects and product implementations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to influence at all levels in a highly matrixed organization.
• Results-oriented: proven track record of taking initiative, work with minimal direction, to deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks proactively, resolve issues, and escalate when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Must possess a growth mindset
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Office applications, JIRA, Confluence, Smart sheets is a must
• Storage industry experience & Virtualization stack is a definite plus
• Experience with Agile, a plus.Education
  • Requires 8+ years of work experience leading large and complex cross-functional engineering projects and product implementations.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.Compensation:
    The target salary range for this position is 142,715 - 212,410 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.Did you know...Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.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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