IT Project Manager

$112,950 - $223,960/Yr

NetApp - Durham, NC

Full-time - Senior

Durham, NC

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The IT Project Manager at NetApp is a strategic role focused on managing technology infrastructure-related initiatives using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This position requires a proactive approach to project management, where the individual will orchestrate project outcomes, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of projects in both on-premise and cloud environments. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, making it essential for the candidate to have a strong background in infrastructure project management and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Translate functional requirements into the appropriate delivery methodology (waterfall vs Agile) and break the work into milestones and execution plans.
• Produce and manage Gantt charts for waterfall projects.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, iteration planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for Agile projects.
• Manage infrastructure development planning and execution, with significant use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Guide the team in time estimation practices and facilitate work estimates.
• Drive team iteration execution and communicate with management and stakeholders.
• Manage project conflicts, challenges, and dynamic business requirements to ensure efficient delivery.
• Conduct postmortem and root cause analysis to improve execution practices.
• Define and implement improvement stories to increase program velocity and quality.
• Maintain program and project data in project management software (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) to support estimates and execution.
• Present high-level project readouts for management.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of infrastructure project management experience and 2 years leading sprints.
• Demonstrable expertise in Agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.
• Deep understanding of iterative and incremental development.
• Strong knowledge of waterfall project management methodologies and tools.
• Solid experience working with Architecture and engineering teams to assess and size story/epics.
• Excellent communication skills in all verbal and written mediums.
• Self-motivated with high natural energy.

Nice-to-haves

• PMO or Prince II certification
• Certified Scrum Master

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Volunteer time off