Senior Technical Program Mgr (Cloud Platform)
NetApp
Job Summary
Technical Program Management Office (TPMO) in Cloud Storage Business unit is responsible for leading programs for cloud integrated, fully managed, high performance scalable Cloud storage solution across Azure, Google Cloud and AWS. If you love finding creative solutions to challenging problems, innovate and want to be part of a growing team building the true Cloud concepts for the biggest tech giants then we have this opportunity for you where you can make an impact and help your career advance together with NetApp Cloud Storage.
This Technical Program Manager will own and manage the end-to-end program management of NetApp’s key growth initiatives in the Cloud BU identified by the CEO and executive leadership team. This position will report directly to the Director, TPMO, Cloud Storage. Key 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 for Software as a Service in the Cloud Storage BU and NetApp as a company. 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
· 8+ years of work experience leading large and complex cross functional engineering projects and product implementations.
· Ability to understand project and resource interdependencies within a program or portfolio.
· Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with ability to influence at all levels in a highly matrixed organization.
· Results oriented: proven track record to take initiative, work with minimal direction, to deliver results.
· Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks proactively, resolve issues, and escalate when appropriate.
· Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, JIRA, Confluence.
· Experience with Agile, a plus
· Storage industry experience & PMP Certification is a plus
Responsibilities
· Own program 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 deployment 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.
· Utilize effective project management, business process management, team building, and change achieve business results.
Education
8+ years of experience of successful releases for multiple products or services in technology focused programs
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 laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any 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 off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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