Strategy & Operations Manager

Company: NetApp, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe Strategy & Business Operations (S&BO) 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 plays 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 key priorities, executive 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic projects and initiatives:--- Taking up complex, ambiguous business problems in a tech product environment and designing effective solutions through data collection, analysis, and developing deep insights.--- Communicating recommendations to executives, helping drive implementation, and checking back to see the impact of recommendations.--- Building strategic and analytical narratives, synthesized recommendations, and communicating them through high-quality presentations and documentation.--- Working with Product Management, Engineering, Program Management, and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and operationalize recommendations.Business Operations:--- Designing and driving Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Strategy Reviews, and Annual Operating Plans to execute strategic business priorities.--- Designing processes, tools, and operating cadences to achieve operational and organizational outcomes.--- Defining actionable plans and roadmaps and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation of change initiatives.Job Requirements

• 12 years of experience in management consulting, business operations, and business strategy in the tech industry (Cloud and Enterprise Storage industry experience is a plus).
• 12 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Direct experience designing and running business and strategic reviews.
• Direct experience working with financial planning, resource (budget, headcount) management, designing OKRs, Critical User Journeys, and customer funnel analysis in a tech product environment.Highly Desired Qualifications:
  • Proven structured problem-solving skills and excellent presentation/deck 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 skills.
  • "Roll up your sleeves" attitude and growth mindset.EducationMBA required and a bachelor's degree in STEM courses preferred.CompensationThe target salary range for this position is 167,025 - 248,600 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.Work EnvironmentAt NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. Most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.Equal Opportunity EmployerNetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.Why NetApp?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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