Strategy & Operations Manager

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About NetApp

NetApp 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, CEO

Job Summary

The 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 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.

Business 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).
• 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 in a tech product environment.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Proven structured problem-solving skills and excellent presentation 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is 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.