Business Operations Program Manager - Product Marketing Team

NetApp - Durham, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Durham, NC

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Operations Program Manager will play a crucial role in the Product Marketing Team by overseeing project progress, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a positive team culture. This position is responsible for establishing efficient processes that enhance team alignment and collaboration, ultimately supporting scalable growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic cross-functional initiatives, programs, meetings, and commitments.
• Regularly meet with key stakeholders to monitor progress, track results, and address challenges, ensuring commitments and priorities are met.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive culture aligned with NetApp's values, fostering team engagement and satisfaction.
• Create and operationalize a governance model, structure, and processes to enhance team alignment and collaboration, laying the foundation for scalable growth.
• Establish systems for budget management, organization, and tracking, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Optimize resource allocation, including budget, talent, and technology, to ensure efficient execution aligned with departmental objectives.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across different functional areas to drive continuous improvement and excellence.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate portfolio status, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and key stakeholders to implement initiatives and transformation projects smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related major and 2+ years related experience; Master's Degree in Business Administration or related major and 0-4 years related experience; or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of business or program management experience at an enterprise level.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Office365, Smartsheet and other collaboration and project management tools.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement or Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Various Leave options
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Restricted stocks (RSU's)